Canada and EU launch new alliance with deals on Ukraine, critical minerals and AI

Summary

Canada and the European Union launched a new alliance with deals on Ukraine, critical minerals and artificial intelligence at a two-day summit in Montreal. Ottawa agreed to contribute to a 90 billion euro support loan for Ukraine and to work more closely with Brussels on topics ranging from critical minerals to AI. The Straits Times reports that the two sides aim to cement their relations in the face of US and Chinese dominance.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   30 Oct 2026, 16:12 UTCSource ↗

   Canada and the EU aim to cement their relations in the face of US and Chinese dominance, launching a new alliance with deals on Ukraine, minerals and AI.

2. Le Monde

   30 Oct 2026, 20:09 UTCSource ↗

   After a two-day summit in Montreal, Ottawa agreed to contribute to a 90 billion euro support loan for Ukraine and to work more closely with Brussels on everything from critical minerals to artificial intelligence.