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Baxter, D. (2026, October 29). Canada welcomes EU leaders to Montreal for talks on next steps in relationship. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/canada-welcomes-eu-leaders-to-montreal-for-talks-on-next-steps-in-relationship/article_04831e60-ddb3-53fe-a58b-105ac1fbaa14.html

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Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen in Montreal today to discuss strengthening Canada's relationship with the EU beyond membership. Both parties aim to explore deeper cooperation in sectors like business, technology, clean energy, and critical minerals.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada welcomed European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen and other EU leaders to Montreal on October 29, 2026, for talks aimed at deepening economic and security ties. The summit, which took place from October 29-30 in Montreal, was the 21st Canada-EU summit focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, defense, energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, research, and financial services.

Ahead of the summit, the European Union dropped its proposal to designate Canada an "associate member" due to objections from several EU member states like Germany and France. Instead, a draft joint statement now calls for an "ever closer association" between Canada and the EU, emphasizing that this change in wording will not affect plans for deeper cooperation.

The summit's agenda included discussions on digital trade, critical minerals, satellite communications, and reducing both nations' economic and strategic dependence on the United States. Despite the shift from "associate member," officials stated that the goals of closer ties remain unchanged. The event featured a welcome dinner with elected and business leaders before moving into formal talks between Canadian and European representatives. Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon also sought to participate in official proceedings, adding to local political dynamics surrounding the summit.

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OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen to Montreal today after months of pursuing closer ties with the EU. asserted

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While membership in the EU is off the table, officials on both sides say they’re looking at ways to forge closer ties in the business, tech, clean energy and critical minerals fields. asserted

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