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European Parliament to open office in Ottawa, further strengthening Canada-EU ties

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Robertson, D. (2026, September 14). European Parliament to open office in Ottawa, further strengthening Canada-EU ties. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-european-parliament-office-ottawa-eu-carney/

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The Globe and Mail · collected 2026-09-14 · by Dylan Robertson

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Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, announced plans for a new office in Ottawa to enhance political exchanges between Canada and the European Union. The initiative aims to improve understanding of issues like Arctic concerns, security matters, and trade relations. This move adds to the EU Parliament's existing nine international offices, located in cities such as Kyiv, London, and Panama. The announcement precedes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech to the European Parliament scheduled for Thursday.
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The European Parliament, a key institution within the European Union, is set to establish an "antenna" office in Ottawa, Canada's capital city. This move aims to deepen ties between Canada and the EU, which consists of 27 member states. The decision follows remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney who seeks to form a "unique alliance" with the EU without pursuing membership. Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, stated that this new presence in Ottawa will enhance parliamentary cooperation. Currently, the EU already has an embassy in Ottawa managed by the European Commission, but this upcoming office is separate and aimed specifically at fostering exchanges between Canadian MPs and senators and their counterparts in the European Parliament. This initiative marks the 10th such location for the parliament globally, with previous offices established in cities like New York and Washington. The new office will facilitate better understanding of issues including Arctic affairs, security matters, and transatlantic trade.

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Canada Canadian Ottawa The European Union the European Parliament

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the European Parliament ORG · 3× Canadian NORP · 2× Ottawa GPE · 2× Canada GPE · 1× Kyiv GPE · 1× London GPE · 1× Panama GPE · 1× Roberta Metsola PERSON · 1× The EU Parliament ORG · 1× The European Union ORG · 1×

Narrative

Members of the European Parliament have previously visited Ottawa with support from the EU diplomatic mission, just as MPs and senators have had Canadian embassy support on visits to Brussels.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-14
🔮 Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, says a new office in Ottawa will help to facilitate exchanges with Canadian MPs and senators.
2026-09-14 · The Globe and Mail
European Parliament to open office in Ottawa, further strengthening Canada-EU ties · assertive framing

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The European Union is planning on more parliamentary exchanges between Canada and the 720 politicians representing its member states. asserted
Union → plan → states
Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, says a new office in Ottawa will help to facilitate exchanges with Canadian MPs and senators. asserted
office → say → MPs
She says this will help politicians better understand issues such as the Arctic, security and transatlantic trade. asserted
politicians → say → Arctic
The EU Parliament already has nine offices for these exchanges in cities around the world, including Kyiv, London and Panama. asserted
Parliament → have → Kyiv
The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to the European Parliament on Thursday. asserted
announcement → come → Thursday
Members of the European Parliament have previously visited Ottawa with support from the EU diplomatic mission, just as MPs and senators have had Canadian embassy support on visits to Brussels. asserted
MPs → visit → Brussels
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