DUBLIN, Nov. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- For the past year and a half, Canada has forged a much deeper alliance with Europe. Last month, at the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit in Montréal, Prime Minister Carney, along with presidents von der Leyen and Costa, launched the Alliance for the Future – a coalition of nations focused on leveraging each other's strengths to build resilience and reinforce our sovereignty.

In parallel, Canada and the EU are working toward the deepest possible partnership – short of accession – with Canada becoming the EU's first Associate Member. As an immediate step forward, the leaders launched more than 20 new initiatives during last month's Summit – initiatives that will create greater opportunity, affordability, and sovereignty on both sides of the Atlantic.

Building on this momentum, Prime Minister Carney travelled to Dublin, Ireland, to represent Canada at the 9^th Summit of the European Political Community. At the Summit, leaders focused on economic resilience and competitiveness, mutual security, and support for Ukraine.

On the margins of the Summit, the Prime Minister met with the leaders of Cyprus, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, and Sweden, where they focused on opportunities to deepen economic ties, open new markets for businesses, and strengthen supply chains. The discussions advanced new areas of collaboration between Canada and the EU, all with the goals of increasing our collective security, increasing our competitiveness, and creating greater opportunities for citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.

Prime Minister Carney also participated in a meeting co-hosted by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to discuss ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and the implications of emerging proposals for Europe's broader security architecture. Prime Minister Carney reaffirmed Canada's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression and underscored the importance of reinforcing collective defence and strengthening transatlantic security.

A strengthened and deeper Canada-EU relationship will deliver for people on both sides of the Atlantic – for students looking to study abroad, researchers seeking to push the boundaries of discovery, and entrepreneurs looking to reach new markets. We each bring unique strengths. Europe is the world's second-largest economy – bringing market strength and world-class research capabilities. Canada is an energy superpower – bringing critical minerals, LNG, and leading capabilities in space, AI, and quantum. Together, we are building a better, more resilient future for our peoples – a future with more opportunity, lower costs, and greater sovereignty.

Canada's strengthened alliance with Europe is part of our work to build our strength at home and diversify our partnerships abroad. This work will continue as Prime Minister Carney travels to the Philippines, Cambodia, and China. There, he will advance new trade agreements and further Canada's mission to build a stronger, more independent, more resilient Canadian economy.

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"Our alliance with the European Union is built on shared history, common values, and mutual respect. We're working together at speed to forge an ambitious new partnership that will give our citizens more choice, more opportunity, and a more affordable future. That is what sovereignty looks like: the freedom to live our lives as we choose, on our own terms. Ours is an alliance that delivers now and for the future."
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick facts

• This marked Prime Minister Carney's second participation in a Summit of the European Political Community.
• This visit built on significant progress over the past year and a half to deepen Canada's economic and security ties with European partners, including:
  • In October 2026, Canada hosted the historic Canada-EU Summit in Montréal, where leaders launched the new Canada-EU Alliance for the Future and announced more than 20 measures to expand economic opportunities, make life more affordable, and reinforce our collective sovereignty. These include new agreements and initiatives on digital trade, advanced technologies, energy, critical minerals, defence, and investment, as well as greater opportunities for Canadians to live, work, and study on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • In February 2026, Canada became the first non-European country to join the EU's SAFE Instrument, unlocking millions of dollars in new opportunities and market access for Canadian defence industries, businesses, and workers. In June, Montréal-based Marconi Technologies secured the first contract under SAFE to supply Canadian-made ORION tactical radios for Poland's Cyber Command. In October, Montréal-based Galvion secured a contract worth more than $44 million to supply military helmets to Latvia.
  • Canada has secured several long-term LNG supply arrangements with European buyers, including Germany's SEFE and Uniper, France's TotalEnergies, and the United Kingdom's Shell and Centrica, diversifying Canadian energy exports and contributing to European energy security. Together, these agreements represent up to 8 million tonnes of Canadian LNG annually over 20 years, starting in 2032, pending a final investment decision on Ksi Lisims LNG. Shell has also been a leading partner in developing the LNG Canada project.
• The EU is Canada's second-largest global trading partner for goods and services. Bilateral trade increased by 10% from 2024 to 2025, reaching approximately $178 billion.
• The EU is Canada's second‑largest global source of foreign direct investment (FDI), after the United States. EU FDI stock in Canada was estimated at $219 billion in 2025, while Canadian direct investment in the EU totalled $315 billion.

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Associated links

• Canada and the European Union
• 9^th Summit of the European Political Community

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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office