Carney becomes first PM to visit Saudi Arabia in 26 years - why is he there?

Carney becomes first PM to visit Saudi Arabia in 26 years - why is he there?

Author: CBC July 10, 2026 Duration: 47:41

A new Meta artificial intelligence data centre to be built outside of Edmonton is raising energy consumption concerns. We speak with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about the project. Prime Minister Carney becomes the first Canadian leader to visit Saudi Arabia in over 20 years as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal collapses — Middle East expert Thomas Juneau offers his analysis. Plus, party infighting has led some Conservatives to call on federal leader Pierre Poilievre to set aside personal disputes in favour of party unity. The Power Panel weighs in.


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