European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: That's why I invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney; we share a similar perspective on the world. We will move from a trade agreement with Canada to a future alliance. The EU and Canada will cr

2026-09-16

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: That's why I invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney; we share a similar perspective on the world. We will move from a trade agreement with Canada to a future alliance. The EU and Canada will create a space of shared prosperity and economic security for manufacturing, technology, energy, artificial intelligence, defense, and the Arctic.