Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated on September 17–18, 2026, that Canada and the EU are 'not fair weather allies' and rejected the notion of forming a rival great-power bloc, stating instead the partnership is rooted in shared values. The alliance was strengthened amid tensions between Trump and Europe.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney: I am not proposing a third bloc in order to become a great-power rival, only with better manners. We do not seek power to dominate others. On the contrary, we are pursuing resilience so no one can control our open markets or threaten our territorial integrity.
"I'm not proposing a third bloc in order to become a 'great power' rival, only with better manners,” Carney quipped, as he seeks to strengthen ties between Canada and the European Union.
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