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Or sign-in if you have an account.U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, on June 16, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. Photo by Pool /Getty ImagesEVIANS-LES-BAINS, FRANCE — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has seen the Iran peace deal brokered by the United States and calls it a “gamechanger” for how leaders could approach a peace process with Ukraine and Russia.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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The prime minister said it will be up to G7 leaders and the broader community to help implement the deal with Iran.While Canada may be limited in its abilities to play a significant naval role in the strait, the Canadian leader said Canada could play a role in the sanctions.“There are assets that are being unfrozen,” said the Carney. “There’s the process…so we can help on that.”The prime minister said the agreement has allowed leaders to step back and look anew at the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, Carney had a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where he said he was confident Ukraine will win the war against Russia.National PostOur website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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