QuickQuotes: World Reacts to Carney's Pursuit of New Alliance with the European Union
Carney said the partnership could deepen trade and access to 34 critical minerals as Europe seeks new supply chains and cooperation on climate and defense.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, welcoming European Council President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union.
- European Parliament member Sandro Gozi noted Canada is 'aggressively' shifting its trading strategy due to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and insults by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
- To secure supply chains, European Council President von der Leyen announced a 'new European corporation on critical raw materials,' while Canada holds deposits of over 34 critical minerals.
- Quebec Premier Christine Frchette requested a 'formal seat at the table' for Quebec within the alliance, citing the province's role in clean energy, aerospace, and artificial intelligence sectors.
- Parliament will debate and vote on the proposed partnership, which aims to build on historical ties like the Vimy Ridge oak grafts repatriated to France to symbolize enduring cooperation.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney called on Canada and the European Union to come together to deal with the storm triggered by the Trump administration in the United States and the loss of state sovereignty caused by web giants. He therefore accepted the offer launched the previous day by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, while trying to define what such an alliance would look like.
Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, calling for deeper cooperation and trade between Canada and the European Union and making a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence. Here is a transcript of Carney’s speech, edited for clarity. President Metzola, dear Roberta, President [...]
"No one will dictate to us" with whom Canada can engage, he said.
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