Carney takes trade talks to the Commonwealth meeting in Antigua and Barbuda

Prime Minister Mark Carney headed to St. John's for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which runs until Nov 4. He spends one day there and is to meet Antigua and Barbuda's prime minister, Gaston Browne.

Canada's trade with Commonwealth countries

100 $ billion

Canada has more than $100 billion in trade with Commonwealth countries, and Ottawa wants more trade and investment among the 56 members.

King Charles III addresses the opening on Tuesday and is expected to speak about the legacy of slavery. Officials did not say whether Carney will take part in those discussions.

And us?

Ottawa is trying to reduce its dependence on the United States. A trade expert says the meeting is a chance to move deals already on the table with India, Southeast Asia and the United Kingdom.