What is happening
During a plenary session, Carney said that Canada and the EU are individually strong but “even stronger together.” He addressed cooperation in education, artificial intelligence, climate and new technologies. The European Parliament gave him a standing ovation. Carney also said the partnership was not a pact against Trump.
Why is it on the Radar?
The remarks outline a proposed Canada-EU partnership spanning education, technology, climate and artificial intelligence. Carney presented the alliance as an example for other democracies, while explicitly stating that it was not directed against Trump.