Macron and Carney Forge Tighter France-Canada Ties Amid Trump-Driven Tensions
Macron and Carney used a visit to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to pledge closer France-Canada cooperation across space, climate, energy and trade, signaling efforts to deepen ties as Ottawa pursues deeper EU links and Europe seeks LNG supplies; the leaders framed the move as defending democracy and the rule of law amid tensions sparked by Donald Trump, with potential bilateral deals and support for Canada’s EU association, though ratification hurdles remain.