PM Wong pens congratulatory letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has congratulated his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on winning the country’s 2025 election.

“The Canadian people have placed their trust in you and the Liberal Party to lead them during this period of change. Your deep experience and steady leadership will serve you well as you guide Canada through the challenges ahead,” PM Wong said in a letter dated May 6.

Mr Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister on March 14 after the sudden departure of his predecessor Justin Trudeau.

A federal election was held on April 28 in which Mr Carney led his Liberal Party to victory, securing a fourth term for his party in government.

In his letter, PM Wong said Singapore and Canada share a close and longstanding partnership, pointing to their 60 years of diplomatic relations, which he described as “a milestone anchored by strategic trust and cooperation in wide-ranging areas like trade, security, climate action, and people-to-people ties”.

He added that Singapore and Canada are also working closely on emerging areas like artificial intelligence, renewable energy and cyber security.

The countries also share a strong commitment to multilateralism and free trade, said PM Wong, noting that Singapore and Canada have been members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership since it came into force in 2018.

“I wish you every success in your new role, and look forward to meeting you again soon,” said PM Wong.

He also extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims at an April 26 Lapu Lapu Day event in Vancouver, when a man in a sport utility vehicle drove through a crowd, killing 11 people.

“I hope for the swift and full recovery of all those who were injured,” said PM Wong.