Mark Carney, Canada’s new prime minister, broke with tradition on Monday by visiting Europe rather than the United States for his first foreign trip as the country’s leader, with his warm welcome in France and the UK standing in stark contrast to his country’s fracturing relationship with its southern neighbor.

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with the leaders of Britain and France during his first official overseas trip.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on his first international trip on Monday as he works to strengthen ties with Europe and connect with his own people while working with the Trump administration looms beyond.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers on Friday. The prime minister's office and the office of Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed details of the meeting. Audrey Champoux,

Mark Carney (Prime Minister of Canada) was received in audience by His Majesty,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement today at 5pm in the UK. The meeting took place in the 18th Century Room and lasted for 30 minutes.