EU Parliament to Open Office in Canada
Roberta Metsola said the office will support exchanges with Canadian lawmakers and deepen cooperation on Arctic, security and trade issues.
- The European Parliament is opening an antenna office in Ottawa to facilitate parliamentary exchanges with Canadian MPs and senators, advancing Prime Minister Mark Carney's push for a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.
- Ahead of Carney's upcoming address in Brussels on Thursday, the Bureau's decision follows reports suggesting Canada might seek 'associate member' status, though Carney clarified on Sunday the government intends to pursue a 'unique alliance' instead.
- Former special envoy Stéphane Dion noted trade with the European Union comprises eight percent of Canada's total, compared to 75 percent with the United States, after Canada and the bloc traded $191 billion in goods during 2025.
- Procurement decisions signal expanding economic ties: Ottawa selected German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for a new submarine fleet and is reviewing Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets as an alternative to U.S.-built F-35s.
- Dion cautioned that Europe cannot replace the United States as a primary trade partner, framing the strategy instead as necessary to ensure Canada remains less vulnerable to political shifts occurring down south.
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The decision to establish the office was made by the European Parliament's Bureau. The office in Ottawa is intended to strengthen the institution's presence in Canada, facilitate contacts between parliamentarians, and increase awareness of the European Parliament's activities among Canadians, the EP announced. The office will also have a regional mandate covering the Arctic and is intended to serve as a "platform for parliamentary cooperation on…
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The European Union (EU) plans to intensify parliamentary exchanges between Canada and the 720 elected representatives of its Member States.
The European Parliament is moving forward with the decision to open a new office in Canada, its president, Roberta Metsola, announced on Monday. The announcement came a few days before Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to visit the European Parliament. Carney is expected in Strasbourg on Wednesday, where he will attend the State of the Union address, and on Thursday he will address MEPs. The Canadian prime minister’s visit comes at a ti…
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