EU-Canada Summit Aims to Forge 'Alliance for the Future' Amidst Economic and Security Concerns

The 21st EU-Canada summit, held in Montreal on October 29-30, 2026, sought to deepen political, economic, and security ties between the two entities. Leaders are expected to launch an 'alliance for the future' to strengthen cooperation in areas such as competitiveness, economic security, supply chains (including critical raw materials), digital collaboration, climate action, and countering hybrid threats. The summit also saw European leaders cool to a proposal for Canada to become an 'associate member' of the EU.