Canada and EU to firm up new trade and defence ties at summit next week

Summary

Canada and the European Union are set to firm up new trade and defence ties at a summit next week, according to a draft joint statement reported by The Globe and Mail. The draft says Canada will be treated as an 'associate member' of the bloc and outlines points of co-operation. The report frames the moves as part of Canada's effort to reduce its dependence on the United States.

Timeline

1. The Globe and Mail

   21 Oct 2026, 20:28 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that a draft joint statement says Canada will be treated as an 'associate member' of the EU and outlines points of co-operation ahead of a summit next week.