# Von der Leyen to discuss EU-Canada ties at Montreal summit

https://mins.news/en/video/120866

- Global News, 2026-10-29 13:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvuWLMCP06k

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to speak Wednesday at the opening of the 21st annual EU-Canada summit in Montreal, addressing the future relationship. Some European leaders recently rejected a proposed associate membership for Canada, while officials on both sides are exploring closer business and technology ties.

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