The EU and Canada are working to establish a new comprehensive partnership covering various fields such as trade and security. The two transatlantic partners are trying to form a new alliance to hedge against the political landscape of global powers dominated by the US and China. According to sources familiar with preparations, EU Chief Executive and European Commission President von der Leyen is expected to announce the plan during his Union address in Strasbourg, France, on September 16. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the speech and address European Parliament the next day.

The EU and Canada are working to establish a new comprehensive partnership covering various fields such as trade and security. The two transatlantic partners are trying to form a new alliance to hedge against the political landscape of global powers dominated by the US and China. According to sources familiar with preparations, EU Chief Executive and European Commission President von der Leyen is expected to announce the plan during his Union address in Strasbourg, France, on September 16. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the speech and address European Parliament the next day.