EU and Canada prepare strategic agreements ahead of Montreal summit

EU-Canada summit digital trade agreement strategic raw materials De Havilland aircraft energy cooperation

The European Union and Canada are preparing a series of strategic agreements to strengthen economic ties, ahead of a summit scheduled for late October in Montreal. A draft joint statement, which has been circulated to the 27 EU member states for feedback, outlines a plan to build a deeper partnership focused on digital services, strategic raw materials, and energy cooperation.

Key components of the proposed agreements include a digital trade pact designed to facilitate safer and more cost-effective digital transactions, and enhanced cooperation between competition authorities. Additionally, the European Investment Bank may participate in Canadian strategic mineral mining projects. In the energy sector, the parties are exploring the potential for Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe.

Other notable provisions include a joint purchase of 50 De Havilland firefighting aircraft to be deployed by 2030, and the initiation of discussions regarding Canada joining the European Erasmus program to foster research and educational ties.

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Canada · De Havilland · European Investment Bank · European Union · Ursula von der Leyen

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[● 9 SOURCES] The EU and Canada plan to jointly purchase 50 De Havilland firefighting aircraft for deployment by 2030. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.capital.gr · www.efsyn.gr · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The EU and Canada are preparing agreements for digital services, strategic raw materials, and firefighting aircraft ahead of a summit in late October. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The parties are exploring energy cooperation, including potential Canadian LNG exports to Europe. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 11 SOURCES] A draft joint statement was circulated to the 27 EU member states for feedback. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · +6 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Canada will begin discussions to join the European Erasmus program. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.capital.gr · www.efsyn.gr · +4 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The summit will take place in Montreal. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] A digital trade agreement aims to enable safer, faster, and lower-cost digital exchanges and transactions. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The European Investment Bank may participate in Canadian strategic mineral mining projects. athina984.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr · www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The EU and Canada are preparing a series of agreements ahead of a summit in late October. www.in.gr · www.ot.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.efsyn.gr · +6 more