Macron backs Canada as EU associate member as Carney turns toward Europe

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Macron and Canadian PM Carney deepen ties in space, defense, energy, business.

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:02:11 UTC.

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  1. Replay: Macron, Carney hail new chapter on France-Canada ties at St. Pierre and Miquelon meeting

  2. France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announce plans to build stronger ties

  3. Macron backs Canada as EU associate member as Carney turns toward Europe

  4. Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions

  5. Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

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