EU and Canada Conclude Montreal Summit with New Strategic Alliance

At the close of the Montreal summit, both sides signed an 'Alliance for the Future' to deepen ties in defense, energy, and technology.

The European Union and Canada signed a new partnership pact at the conclusion of their two-day summit in Montreal, Canadian network CTV and Dutch broadcaster NOS reported. The agreement, dubbed the "Alliance for the Future," is designed to tighten strategic ties amid mounting geopolitical headwinds involving global powers such as the United States and China, without granting formal EU membership.

Under the framework, the parties agreed to expand cooperation across defense, artificial intelligence, science, and digital trade. Additionally, they will examine long-term Canadian exports of liquefied natural gas and critical minerals, aiming to reduce the European bloc's dependence on Russia and China.