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Canada and France signal closer strategic ties
The two governments emphasized sovereignty, trade, energy and closer Canada-Europe cooperation.
What happened
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron used their meeting to emphasize closer cooperation on sovereignty, trade and energy.
Why it matters
Canada has been seeking deeper economic and strategic relationships beyond the United States, while France continues to argue for stronger European strategic autonomy.
The bigger shift
The meeting fits a broader pattern in which middle powers are building overlapping partnerships rather than relying on a single security or economic relationship.
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