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AI, Resources and Water Bombers: Draft Document Maps Canada, EU Path to Closer Ties

The draft would align Canada with Europe on AI rules, critical minerals and 50 water bombers for wildfire response, according to leaked proposals.

  • On October 29, Prime Minister Mark Carney will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa in Montreal to chart an "alliance for the future" strengthening Canada-EU ties.
  • Both jurisdictions seek to reduce reliance on the unpredictable United States under President Donald Trump, aiming to guard against protectionist policies by strengthening links in trade, education, and the military.
  • According to a leaked statement, the partnership includes plans for Canada to join Europe's Galileo satellite navigation system, facilitate critical minerals investment, and jointly purchase 50 Canadian-made De Havilland water bombers.
  • Experts are urging leaders to adopt a "middle-power compact" to strengthen digital sovereignty, allowing Canada to bid on contracts for critical infrastructure under the European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act.
  • Patrick Leblond, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, warned the White House may attempt to "divide and conquer" to maintain influence over the 27 European countries involved in the regulatory framework.
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Digital Security, Critical Minerals and Tank Aircraft Fleet: These are some areas in which Canada and the European Union wish to strengthen their collaboration, according to a discussion paper consulted by La Presse canadienne.

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AI, resources and water bombers: Draft document maps Canada, EU path to closer ties

MONTREAL - Canada and the European Union are laying out concrete steps to strengthen ties around digital security, critical resources and a would-be fleet of Canadian water bombers, according to

·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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