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Carney courts Europe as Canada-US tensions rise
Canada's PM pitches deeper ties with the EU while tensions simmer with Trump's administration.
In brief
Canada's PM pitches deeper ties with the EU while tensions simmer with Trump's administration. Mark Carney is positioning Canada to strengthen its relationship with Europe as an alternative to relying solely on the US, signaling a strategic shift in Canadian foreign policy. Originally reported by ABC News.
Carney calls for closer Canada-Europe ties
Canada's PM told the European Parliament that the two regions are stronger together, urging them to build on each other's strengths deliberately and rapidly.
“Canada and Europe are stronger together.”
Focus on strategic autonomy
Carney wants Canada and Europe to collaborate on critical minerals, defense capacity, AI, computing, energy security, and space technology.
Digital trade and people-to-people ties
Carney proposed seamless digital trade in non-agricultural goods and services, plus allowing young people to work, study, and live freely across the Atlantic.
Not seeking to rival the US
Carney said Canada and Europe aren't forming a rival power bloc, but rather pursuing resilience so no one can control their markets or threaten their sovereignty.
“We do not seek power to dominate others.”
EU offers Canada associate membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first-ever associate member, signaling unprecedented closeness.
“We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible.”
The headline
Mark Carney is positioning Canada to strengthen its relationship with Europe as an alternative to relying solely on the US, signaling a strategic shift in Canadian foreign policy.
