Premiers look on as Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers his opening remarks at a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldPremiers look on as Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers his opening remarks at a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Just ahead of the meeting, Carney said the day's talks will focus "on what we can control." "As we're building new partnerships abroad, we're focused on building our strength at home and transforming our economy," Carney said while opening the meeting Thursday. Kicking off the meeting, Carney thanked the premiers for working to reduce interprovincial trade barriers in their jurisdictions, but added more can be done.