Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an historic step forward for Canada’s relationship with the European Union (EU). Together with President Costa and President von der Leyen, the Prime Minister announced they will forge a new,

Canada and Europe will be drawn a little closer together as Prime Minister Mark Carney signs a strategic defence and security partnership with the European Union. It's the first step away from Canada's overwhelming reliance on the United States for military equipment.

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.