# Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal

https://mins.news/en/item/120532

- BBC News, 2026-10-29 09:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq8ezj7jylrzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> At the Montreal summit, Canada and the EU are discussing deeper economic and defence ties. Reports say the draft statement dropped the term “associate member” after objections, including German concerns that it could imply preferential treatment. Both sides back closer ties and expect agreements on defence, critical minerals, research and trade.

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