PM Carney to attend Canada-Qatar World Cup game in Vancouver

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Jun, 2026 10:05 AM

Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting gears today as he goes from one of the world's largest political events to the world's biggest sporting event.

Carney is just back from the G7 Summit in France meeting with top world leaders, and is in Vancouver today where he'll attend the World Cup match between Canada and Qatar.

Before that, the prime minister will make a homebuilding announcement in the city.

The Prime Minister's Office says Carney is expected to announce new measures to accelerate homebuilding, lower costs and transform infrastructure.

Carney is also due to meet with B.C. Premier David Eby.  

The federal government has promised to double the pace of homebuilding in the country under its Build Canada Homes program.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Three arrested over alleged online drug sales to teens in Mission, B.C.

Three people have been arrested in British Columbia's Fraser Valley after a months-long investigation into an operation allegedly selling illicit drugs directly to youth in the area.

Three arrested over alleged online drug sales to teens in Mission, B.C.

In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity

Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better country can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada.

In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity

Vancouver police kill home invasion suspect during alleged hostage situation

British Columbia's police watchdog has launched an investigation after Vancouver police said officers fatally shot a person while responding to an alleged home invasion involving a hostage.

Vancouver police kill home invasion suspect during alleged hostage situation

B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered

British Columbia health officials say the Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus on a cruise ship stricken with an outbreak earlier this spring has recovered.

B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered

Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U.S. ties

Prime Minister Mark Carney said it's good news that the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit will get its official opening at the end of the week.

Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U.S. ties

Canada sanctions more 'extremist' West Bank settlers, prompting pushback from Israel

Canada is imposing another round of sanctions on Israelis accused of "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank and urging more action by Israel — which in turn is accusing Ottawa of fuelling domestic antisemitism.