Canada and France agree to deepen defense, energy and critical minerals ties
Mark Carney and Emmanuel Macron agreed to strengthen cooperation in defense, space, energy, critical minerals and advanced technologies as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to expand cooperation in defense, space, energy, critical minerals and advanced technologies.
The move signals a shift by Canada toward closer European ties as it seeks to reduce economic and security dependence on the U.S. Macron also backed Canada's future involvement with the European Union.
The announcement was reported by Bloomberg and the Associated Press.
Source: First Squawk