St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the 19th Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders’ Summit in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he was joined by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Details of the Canada-EU Summit
Canada and the European Union have long shared a commitment to building strong economies that work for the middle class while standing together to address the challenges our world faces. This year’s Summit was an opportunity to take important next steps to create middle-class jobs and opportunities for people on both sides of the Atlantic and to build a stronger future for people everywhere.
About CETA
It has been over six years since the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into effect and growing trade has supported businesses and communities across Canada and Europe. With increased European demand for clean energy, getting even more Canadian resources like critical minerals and hydrogen to European markets will continue to create jobs and growth for Canadians. The Prime Minister highlighted important progress on Canadian hydrogen exports bound for European markets at the Summit. The Prime Minister also announced that Canada is facilitating the EU’s purchase of De Havilland water bomber aircraft, supporting good jobs for Canadian workers who will build these aircraft and bolstering Europe’s firefighting capabilities.
To deepen Canada and Europe’s partnership to fight climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, the Leaders launched the Canada-EU Green Alliance. At the Summit, the Prime Minister welcomed the European Union as the newest partner in the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge. Pollution pricing remains the most effective, efficient way to fight climate change while supporting the middle class.