OTTAWA — Mark Carney has received more than a dozen gifts from world leaders since becoming prime minister — everything from Hermès ties and crystal bowls to a sculpture of Winston Churchill.

But the gifts he received from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum are among his favourites, his office told The Canadian Press.

From Meloni, Carney received a ceramic olive oil vessel, Modena balsamic vinegar and bottles of olive oil.

During the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., in June, Sheinbaum gave Carney an Indigenous soccer ball handcrafted by Menchaca Studio.

Carney said at the time the meticulously beaded ball symbolized the bond between Mexico, Canada and the U.S. as they prepare to jointly host the FIFA World Cup next year.

“We are totally aligne

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