Visa travel rules part of talks with European Union, Carney says

Carney puts visa-free travel on table in Canada-EU alliance talks as Conservatives demand Parliament’s approval

Prime Minister Mark Carney has put visa-free travel for Canadians and Europeans on the table in talks toward what he calls a unique alliance with the 27-member European Union, a partnership he says would span energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence, with formal discussions set for the Canada-EU meeting in Montreal in October.

Carney Says ‘Possibility’ of Visa Changes Part of Talks With EU

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a fireside chat with the Chief Executive Officer of PSP Investments, Deborah Orida, in Toronto, on Sept. 15, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette)

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The prime minister said discussions on deeper ties with the European Union will reach the next stage at a Canada-EU summit in Montreal at the end of October.

Visa-free travel be part of Canada-EU talks, Carney says

Visa rules affect how long visitors can visit, study or even work in each other’s jurisdiction

Visa travel rules part of talks with European Union, Carney says

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says changes to visa rules for travel to and from the European Union are a "possibility" but are just one aspect of ongoing talks to deepen relations with the bloc of 27 countries across the Atlantic.

Visa-free travel could be part of Canada-EU talks, Carney opens up

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has opened up on visa-free travel as Canada and the European Union prepare for talks on trade, security and closer cooperation.