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Alberta independence explained: Why Canada's oil province wants out and where Trump fits in

Alberta, the Canadian province of oil fields, cowboy country and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, is preparing to ask a question that would have sounded almost unthinkable in mainstream Canadian politics a few years ago: Should it begin the process of leaving Canada?

The Times of India

Macron, Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France economic, defence ties

France’s Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Mark Carney will meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to deepen economic and security ties as Ottawa seeks to reduce its dependence on the US. Talks will focus on energy, critical minerals, defence and advanced technologies, with Europe looking to Canada for LNG amid disruptions in global energy…

The Economic Times

Macron and Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France ties

French President Emmanuel Macron ⁠visited the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon on Sunday, where he will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The visit comes weeks after US President Donald Trump posted an image on social media showing the archipelago covered by the American flag.

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Canada seeks to join €90bn support loan for Ukraine, Brussels confirms

Canada's inclusion will allow Ukraine to buy weapons from Canadian defence companies and bypass the "Made in Europe" requirements. In turn, Ottawa will have to pay a proportional share of the annual interest.

Euronews

EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says

Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris says details of the new associate membership with Canada "are yet to be determined", but believes it is "good news" that the European Union has signalled its intention to have a "much closer relationship" with Ottawa.

Euronews

Who is Tamara Lich? Canadian activist barred from international travel as court rejects her request

Tamara Lich, one of the best-known leaders of Canada's 2022 Freedom Convoy protests, has been barred from leaving the country after an Ontario judge rejected her request to travel internationally while serving her sentence.

The Times of India

Bringing EU and Canada closer is 'not against any third country', MEP David McAllister says

European People's Party MEP David McAllister said the European Union's relationship with Canada is "very unique". He believes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to take it "to the next level" after offering Ottawa a tailor-made status of "associate membership".

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The 'Canada effect': Which European companies could benefit from closer ties?

The US trade war is pushing Canada towards Europe. Defence, aerospace and industrial technology are where European companies may gain first.

Euronews

Canada’s European pivot draws Trump threat as Mark Carney prepares for EU Parliament speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid escalating US trade disputes. Europe proposed associate member status for Canada, which was warmly received by lawmakers. President Trump warned of economic measures if the move is perceived negatively. Canada aims to diversify relationships and strengthen its independence from the…

The Economic Times

US-Canada trade war heats up: Trump signs memo to exclude Canadian products from federal procurement

US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from the US federal civil procurement system, escalating a broader trade dispute with Ottawa. The White House said Canada had disadvantaged US companies in government procurement, while the latest move adds purchasing restrictions to existing tariffs…

The Economic Times

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, as Ottawa seeks closer ties with Europe amid deteriorating relations with the United States. The proposed partnership would expand cooperation beyond trade into defence, technology, energy, critical minerals, AI, cybersecurity and economic security.

The Economic Times

Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition

Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, seeking closer defence cooperation with European nations as Ottawa works to reduce its reliance on the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said the move followed UK support, while Canada is also exploring defence industrial cooperation through the…

The Economic Times

Canada, the EU's First 'Associate Member'? Brussels Says Yes — Ottawa Says Not So Fast

Von der Leyen invited Canada to become the EU's first 'associate member.' Carney calls it a 'unique alliance,' not membership.

Latin Times

Canada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programme

Canada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession.

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EU opens door for Canada amid trade war with Trump, proposes first-ever associate membership

In a major bid to deepen ties with Ottawa amid growing trade tensions with Washington, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday invited Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member.

The Economic Times

Trump wanted Canada closer to America; Ottawa is now flirting with the EU instead

Donald Trump’s tariffs and “51st state” rhetoric have coincided with Canada accelerating efforts to diversify away from its heavy dependence on the US. The EU’s proposed “associate member” status could deepen cooperation in trade, defence, energy and technology, but Canada’s nearly $900-billion trade relationship with the US means any economic…

Euronews

Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU

The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.

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Carney bound for Europe as Ottawa seeks closer ties with EU

Carney is reportedly expected to use the trip to seek a new arrangement with the EU that could allow Canadians to live and work across the bloc without visa restrictions.

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Canada still a crucial partner for US in 'many key areas,' PM Carney says

Carney made the comments at a two-day Investment Summit in Toronto as Canada seeks to diversify and bring new investment into the country.

The Times of India

Canada will be ‘stronger, more resilient, more independent’ after US trade war: Carney

Canada aims for economic resilience and independence from trade disputes. New tax incentives will encourage private investment in Canadian businesses. The nation is also seeking deeper economic ties with the European Union. This strategy aims to reduce dependence on the United States market. Canada remains open to future mutually beneficial…

Euronews

Canada is eyeing a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU. How far can Brussels go?

President Trump’s tariff war and territorial threats have made Ottawa pivot towards Europe. Brussels now wants to seize the political moment and draw Canada deeper into its orbit.

The Times of India

Ottawa may rename Trump Avenue, but the last vote split 21-21

In an environment of increasing political tensions, Ottawa city leaders are contemplating the renaming of Trump Avenue. In 2021, opinion was evenly divided among residents on the issue. Recent municipal policies now necessitate a more rigorous approval process for such changes. The geographical names we choose can act as significant…

The Conversation

Antisemitism in Canada, 3 years after Oct. 7: What the alarming numbers show, and what Ottawa hasn’t done

Since Hamas’s terror attack on the Supernova Sukkot Gathering (known as the Nova Music Festival) and on residents of several kibbutzim in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 — which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage — incidents of antisemitism in Canada rose dramatically.

The Times of India

Allow Canadians to live and work in Europe without a visa: Mark Carney discusses possibility of closer ties with EU countries amid tensions with US

Canada is exploring a much closer relationship with the European Union amid its worsening trade and political tensions with the US, with reports suggesting Ottawa is considering a new form of “associate membership” with the bloc. The proposal, reported by The Wall Street Journal, would seek deeper economic and strategic…

Euronews

Canada eyes ‘associate member’ status with EU amid US tensions, WSJ reports

Carney reportedly seeks ‘associate’ EU membership as Ottawa-Washington ties hit fresh low. He will address the European Parliament next week.

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