EU, Canada should deepen cooperation on critical minerals, AI, Carney says
By Cynthia Kroet ( September 17, 2026, 11:56 GMT | Insight) -- Canada can help fulfil Europe's need for a reliable supply for critical minerals, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. In a speech to the European Parliament, he also called for greater bilateral cooperation in a range of areas including defense, AI and financial services. The European Commission president's call for Canada to become an associate member of the EU on Wednesday prompted US President Donald Trump to threaten trade measures against the bloc. Canada can help fulfill Europe's need for a reliable supply of critical minerals, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the day after the European Commission president's call for Canada to become an associate member of the EU drew an angry reaction from President Donald Trump....
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