15
Jul
Ottawa/Brussels (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a high-level call today with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to reaffirm and expand the strategic relationship between Canada and the European Union in the face of shifting global trade dynamics and economic uncertainty. The conversation focused on enhancing cooperation between the two allies across key sectors such as industrial policy, digital trade, clean technologies, and critical raw materials. Both leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and discussed ways to deepen joint efforts in promoting sustainable economic growth.…