EU, Canada forge first transatlantic security pact shifting from US reliance

EU, Canada forge first transatlantic security pact shifting from US reliance

As Canada continues to face territorial and economic aggression from the United States, its principal partner, the nation has signed a security and defence partnership agreement with the European Union (EU). The pact is part of Canada to move away from the dependence on the United States and seek like-minded partners.

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa join hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, as they welcome him for an EU-Canada summit in Brussels, Belgium June 23, 2025. (Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes)