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Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks

   Kyle Duggan
   | The Canadian Press | Posted: April 17, 2026 4:55 PM | Last
   Updated: 4 hours ago

   Prime minister took part in call with dozens of world leaders

   Image | France Iran Strait of Hormuz

   Caption: From left, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, Britain's
   Prime Minister Keir Starmer, France's President Emmanuel Macron
   and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz leave after giving a
   statement at the end of an international summit to push forward
   efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, at the Elysee Palace,
   in Paris, France, Friday, April 17, 2026. Prime Minister Mark
   Carney took part in the summit virtually. (Michel Euler/AP)
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   Prime Minister Mark Carney told world leaders today that Canada
   welcomes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the
   announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
   The Prime Minister's Office says Carney took part virtually in
   a meeting with dozens of world leaders to talk about securing
   the strait.
   The strait, a key strategic choke point for global exports, was
   closed off by Iran during its war with the United States,
   destabilizing the global energy market.
   U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister
   declared the strait open to commercial vessels today, but Trump
   says a U.S. naval blockade will remain in place.
     * Blockade on Iran will continue, Trump says, after Iran says
       it will reopen Strait of Hormuz

     * 1 killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on 1st full
       day of ceasefire deal

   Carney's office says Canada "stands ready" to help ensure safe
   passage through diplomatic efforts, and to provide "support for
   crew safety and security," but did not mention the prospect of
   military assistance.
   The meeting of world leaders was co-hosted by French President
   Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who are
   planning an international mission to ensure maritime security
   in the region.

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