Canada, EU Explore Closer Defence Partnership Amid Transatlantic Shifts
Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:21 am
With strategic shifts in global defence dynamics, Canadian officials are actively exploring a security and defence partnership with the European Union. The discussions aim to reduce reliance on U.S. military gear through enhanced collaborative efforts, reflecting a broader trend of diversifying defence ties in today’s changing international landscape.
La ministre des Affaires étrangères, Mélanie Joly, a déclaré en avril s’attendre à un accord «dans les prochains mois».
Alors que le président américain, Donald Trump, continue de semer le doute sur l’avenir de l’alliance militaire de l’Organisation du traité de l’Atlantique Nord (OTAN), le Canada cherche à établir un partenariat avec l’Union européenne en matière de défense.
As US President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence.
As Canada has sought to reduce its reliance on U.S. gear, it has been in talks with the European Union about a possible "security and defence partnership."
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