Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s ties with European partners in visit to Strasbourg and Liverpool

In a rapidly changing world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building our strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad. Our European allies are natural partners in this effort. We are bound by shared history, values, and increasingly shared interests and ambitions. Canada and our European partners are working together to create greater certainty, security, and prosperity for our peoples.

To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, will travel to Strasbourg, France, and Liverpool, United Kingdom (UK), from September 15 to September 17, 2026.

In Strasbourg, the Prime Minister will address the European Parliament at the invitation of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. He will also attend President von der Leyen’s State of the European Union (EU) address and meet with members of the European Parliament to strengthen Canada’s ties with the EU in trade, investment, and security.

In Liverpool, the Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, for the first time. Together, the leaders will discuss priorities for the Canada-UK relationship, specifically related to defence and security, energy, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals.

Since forming government, Prime Minister Carney has strengthened and expanded Canada’s relationship with our European partners. Last year, we launched the ambitious New EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future and the Security and Defence Partnership to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, energy, and security. In February, Canada became the first non-European country to join the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative – unlocking hundreds of millions of dollars in opportunities and market access for Canadian defence industries, businesses, and workers. In May, the Prime Minister became the first non-European leader to participate in the European Political Community Summit, in Armenia – another example of Canada’s growing role as a trusted partner to Europe. Canada will build on this momentum when we host the upcoming Canada-EU Summit from October 29 to 30, 2026.

“In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada and our European partners are moving ever closer. Our shared values, complementary strengths, and common interests serve as the strong foundation on which we can build a stronger future. Together, Canada and our European partners have the ambition and strength to create a more just, stable, and universally prosperous world.”

The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada