Ottawa, June 8 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France and Ireland next week before attending the G7 Leaders' Summit.

The visit comes as Canada looks to diversify economic partnerships and attract investment while navigating an increasingly competitive global environment.

In Paris, Carney will meet Macron to discuss cooperation in trade, defence, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and critical minerals. The two leaders are also expected to advance commercial partnerships in aerospace, defence, security and advanced technologies.

Carney will also hold talks with business leaders to promote Canada as a destination for trade and investment.

Carney is also scheduled to visit County Mayo and meet Irish Presi...