Canada and EU to deepen economic and security ties without 'associate member' designation
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Montreal, Canada
October 29, 2026
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Canada and the EU will deepen economic and security ties at the upcoming summit. The 'associate member' designation has been dropped due to objections from EU members. New initiatives include digital trade agreements, secure satellite connectivity, and subsea cable infrastructure.
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