Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting EU leaders in Montreal for a summit focused on closer ties. Officials are discussing deeper economic and defence ties, while the term “associate member” is reportedly off the table. Carney has called Canada “the most European of non-European countries” amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.
WHO:Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
WHAT:Carney is hosting EU leaders for a Canada-EU summit focused on closer ties.
WHEN:Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 1:24 AM ET
WHERE:Montreal, Canada
WHY:The summit is focused on closer economic and defence ties between Canada and the EU.
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