Canada and EU seal strategic alliance on critical minerals, AI and Ukraine
The agreement aims to strengthen economic and technological cooperation between the two partners amid trade tensions with the United States and growing competition with China.
Mark Carney, the President of the European Council, António Costa (left), and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Canada and the European Union (EU) announced on Friday a new strategic partnership that includes agreements on critical minerals, artificial intelligence (AI), and financial support for Ukraine, at the conclusion of a two-day summit held in Montreal.
The initiative, called the Partnership for the Future, aims to reduce dependence on external suppliers and strengthen the economic security of both parties, in a context marked by President Donald Trump's tariff policies, AFP reported.
According to the agency, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the agreement as a tool to strengthen the sovereignty and capacity of both partners to address international crises.
Critical minerals, AI and support for Ukraine
One of the central points is cooperation on critical minerals, which are essential for manufacturing batteries, electric vehicles and advanced technologies. Canada has significant reserves of these resources, while Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on China.
In the field of artificial intelligence, Canadian researchers and companies will be able to access European supercomputing infrastructure to develop their own technological systems.
In addition, Canada announced its intention to participate in a European loan program to support Ukraine, aimed at financing its economic and military needs amid the war with Russia.
European Council President António Costa described the partnership as one of the deepest ties the EU has established with a country outside the bloc.
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The alliance also provides for greater trade coordination and could later be expanded to include other partners, such as Japan, South Korea and Australia.
The announcement comes amid tensions with Washington. Trump has warned that deeper integration between Canada and the European Union could be interpreted as a hostile act.
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