French outpost off Canada in the spotlight as Macron hosts Carney on symbolic visit

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President Emmanuel Macron embarked Saturday on a symbolic visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland, where he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:02:07 UTC.

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