A New Axis Emerges: What Canada's Bid for EU Ties Means for North America As Canada and France announce plans to strengthen their ties, a significant shift in the continental balance of power is underway.
The partnership between Prime Minister Mark Carney's government and President Emmanuel Macron's administration marks a deliberate attempt to distance Canada from the US and forge stronger bonds with the EU.
This development has been years in the making, as Canada seeks to reduce its dependence on its southern neighbor and capitalize on the economic and strategic benefits of aligning itself with Europe.