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.

ledevoir.com / Le Canada et l’Union européenne pourraient unir leurs forces en matière de défense

La ministre des Affaires étrangères, Mélanie Joly, a déclaré en avril s’attendre à un accord «dans les prochains mois».

lapresse.ca / Défense | Le Canada et l’Europe pourraient unir leurs forces

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.

nationalobserver.com / Canada and Europe collaborate on defence. What that might look like?

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.

globalnews.ca / As Canada and Europe look to partner on defence, what could that look like?

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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