From defence to trade and climate, Canada and the European Union share deep economic and strategic ties. What does Mark Carney’s victory mean for the Canada-EU relationship?

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/2599828

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As some European countries and the United States head towards isolationism, authoritarianism and turn to the East — even flirting with Russia — Canada’s continued Liberal leadership reinforces its position as a key ally for the European Union. Carney’s centrist and pro-EU attitude provides stability and relief for Europeans.

From defence to trade and climate, Canada and the EU share deep economic and strategic ties. With a Liberal government, these connections will strengthen, offering both sides what they need the most: a reliable, like-minded partner at a time of transatlantic unpredictability.

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Trade remains the foundation of the Canada-EU relationship, and both sides should aim to build on it. At the heart of this partnership is the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has increased EU-Canada trade by 65 per cent since 2017.

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Beyond trade and energy, defence co-operation between Canada and the EU is expected to surge. A key priority for the new Liberal government is to finally reach NATO’s benchmark of spending two per cent of gross domestic product on defence, a longstanding commitment that has eluded previous administrations.

  • randomnameOPEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    Canada should move towards integration with Europe instead of the U.S.

    Trump’s chaotic global tariff war, which has upended the international order, shows no sign of letting up. Presidents of the U.S. have long used trade as an instrument of power to assert economic and military dominance over the global economy. Trump however, does so against Canada and other allies—a vision driven by his pathological narcissistic view of the world, unrestrained by his sycophantic entourage.

    Canada is seeking to reduce dependence on the U.S. by strengthening domestic production and defence capacity, and by forging economic diversification and security partnerships with allies—including with the 27-member European Union, Canada’s second-largest trading partner.

    Canadians and Europeans have much in common. A large majority support retaliatory tariffs against the U.S… Canadian and European citizens have boycotted U.S. goods and services, travel to the U.S., and Tesla products …