On Wednesday, the President of the EC in her extensive speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg calls for strengthening relations with Ottawa. M. Carney watches her as an honorary guest, and the next day he himself will address the MEPs.
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The Prime Minister of Canada seeks to create a “unique alliance” with the 27-country bloc, with both sides aiming to reduce dependence on the United States.
This is the first foreign head of government to participate in the annual “State of the European Union” speech. His visit is expected to act as a catalyst ahead of the EU-Canada summit in Montreal next month.
“The world has been a bit unsettled recently,” Canadian Ambassador to the EU Jonathan Wilkinson told the news agency AFP. “This is an important time for us to establish connections and try to figure out how we can help each other.”
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Brussels and Ottawa, facing pressure from US tariffs and Chinese competition, seek to expand their already significant cooperation.
The EC declined to comment on the details of the discussions, but its press representative said that the level of ambition is high and that U. von der Leyen will say something “positive and meaningful” on Wednesday.
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