Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Vancouver for a four-day visit that strengthens economic, security and people-to-people ties. All outlets describe the visit as the first official trip by a Philippine president to Canada in more than a decade, and as part of both countries’ efforts to deepen cooperation in sectors including trade, energy, labor, tourism and cultural exchange. At ceremonies following their bilateral meeting, the two sides sign multiple agreements. Reports state that Canada and the Philippines issue a joint declaration of intent covering energy and natural resources, and sign memoranda of understanding on tourism cooperation and on cultural cooperation for 2026 to 2031. Several outlets also say the discussions include security and Indo-Pacific engagement, with Marcos seeking a more active Canadian role in peace and security in the region and both leaders emphasizing broader cooperation beyond economic links. Separate coverage highlights that Marcos publicly cites about USD 2.5 billion in investment commitments and frames the visit as supporting a “strategic partnership,” while other reports note that Canada is seeking to deepen its Indo-Pacific engagement and diversify its global partnerships and economic ties.