Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Turkey this month for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to people familiar with the preparations.
If confirmed, the trip would be the first dedicated bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian prime minister and a notable step in the recent warming of relations.
The leaders are expected to discuss accelerating negotiations on a comprehensive free-trade agreement launched during the NATO summit in Ankara in July.
Energy, defence production, critical minerals and advanced technologies are also likely to feature as both governments seek new commercial partnerships.
Turkey accounted for less than 0.3 percent of Canada’s merchandise trade in 2025, leaving considerable room for growth despite bilateral trade reaching about C$4.3 billion.
The outreach fits Carney’s pledge to double Canadian trade outside the United States over the next decade after renewed friction with Washington.
Cooperation has become easier since Canada lifted weapons-export controls on Turkey in 2024, while possible Canadian participation in Turkey’s nuclear-energy expansion is also being explored.
Neither leader’s office had publicly confirmed the itinerary at the time of reporting, so dates and the final agenda may still change.
Sources: Reuters; Office of the Prime Minister of Canada.
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Zeynep Aziz is a social-affairs specialist, writer and advocate with advanced academic qualifications in both Social Sciences and International Relations. Her multidisciplinary education has given her a strong understanding of society, public policy, human rights and the political forces shaping Turkey’s domestic and international development.
For many years, Zeynep has been actively engaged in social affairs and initiatives supporting the rights and well-being of Turkish citizens. Her work pays particular attention to social equality, democratic participation and the protection of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
Women’s rights remain central to her interests and advocacy. She works to raise awareness of the challenges faced by women in Turkey, including discrimination, violence, unequal opportunities and barriers to full participation in political, professional and social life. She strongly supports women’s empowerment, equal access to education and employment, and effective legal protection for women and girls.
Alongside her social work, Zeynep closely follows Turkey’s international relations and foreign policy. She takes a keen interest in Turkey’s relations with Europe, neighbouring countries and international institutions, as well as the impact of regional and global developments on Turkish society.
Through her writing and public engagement, Zeynep seeks to encourage informed discussion, strengthen respect for human rights and contribute to a fairer, more democratic and inclusive Turkey.
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