Diplomacy On Ice: Canada PM Mark Carney, Finland President Alexander Stubb Play Hockey

Just hours after his Liberal Party secured a slim majority in the House of Commons, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit the ice rink alongside visiting Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. During the friendly match, the two leaders were joined by Ottawa Charge players. Stubb, a former Ironman competitor, is on a two-day visit to Canada.

Updated on: 16 April 2026 11:05 am

Published at: 16 April 2026 11:05 am

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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and President of Finland Alexander Stubb speak to reporters as they participate in an Ottawa Charge hockey practice session at TD Place in Ottawa. | Photo: Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP

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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney skates on ice as he participates in a Ottawa Charge practice session with President of Finland Alexander Stubb, in Ottawa. | Photo: Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP

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President of Finland Alexander Stubb holds a pair of hockey sticks as he participates in an Ottawa Charge hockey practice session with Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, not seen, at TD Place in Ottawa. | Photo: Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP

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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney reacts after missing a shot on net against Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) as he takes part in an Ottawa Charge practice with President of Finland Alexander Stubb, in Ottawa. | Photo: Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP

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President of Finland Alexander Stubb reacts after scoring on net against Ottawa Charge goaltender Sanni Ahola (1) as he takes part in an Ottawa Charge practice with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. | Photo: Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP

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President of Finland Alexander Stubb, left, and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney fist bump with Ottawa Charge players as they participate in an Ottawa Charge practice session at TD Place in Ottawa. | Photo: Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP

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