Canada’s Offer to Europe: More Than Just a Trading Partner

Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik · Sep 16, 2026

In seeking partners for his “middle powers” strategy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to Europe first and foremost. On the day he broke off trade talks with the United States, he announced that Canada would negotiate a “stronger and deeper security and economic partnership” with the EU. On 17 September, he is also due to address the European Parliament. Canada has close economic ties to the United States. However, because Canada’s economy is far smaller than that of its neighbour, it is at a severe disadvantage when it acts alone. Carney hopes that the EU will provide a…