Canada-Europe security and defence pact to be signed Monday in Brussels
- On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a security and defense pact with the 27-member European Union in Brussels to deepen cooperation.
- The agreement follows Carney's minority government win and aims to reduce Canada's defense reliance on the U.S. amid geopolitical tensions and Middle East conflict.
- The pact commits Canada and the EU to increased defense spending, interoperability, joint naval exercises, and cooperation on critical minerals and emerging technologies.
- Carney said the deal reflects a mutual commitment to peace and opens new defense cooperation paths, while von der Leyen called it the most comprehensive agreement ever.
- This partnership signals a strategic shift for Canada as NATO leaders prepare to raise military spending targets to 5% GDP in response to global threats.
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The EU and Canada want to work more closely together in the areas of economic and defence.
EU, Canada forge first transatlantic security pact shifting from US reliance
As Canada continues to face territorial and economic aggression from the United States, its principal partner, the nation has signed a security and defence partnership agreement with the European Union (EU). The pact is part of Canada to move away from the dependence on the United States and seek like-minded partners.
EU and Canada to Deepen Ties with New Security Pact
BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) – The European Union hosts Canada for a summit on Monday designed to deepen their already close ties as both face increased geopolitical threats, including a more hostile U.S. president, Russia and Middle East instability.
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