International🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 21, 2026
France and Canada deepen economic and defense ties
France 24
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France 24
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to strengthen economic ties between their nations following a weekend meeting on the French territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The two leaders discussed opportunities for cooperation in space and defense sectors as Canada seeks to diversify its trade partnerships and Europe pursues alternative energy sources.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.