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Canada to host Canada-EU Summit in Montreal on October 29-30, 2026
In brief
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on October 25, 2026 that Canada will host the Canada-European Union Summit in Montréal, Québec, from October 29 to 30. He will meet European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to deepen trade, technology, energy and security ties.
What the summit aims to do
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the leaders want more choice and lower costs for consumers, new export markets for businesses, and more chances for young people to live, work and study in Canada or the EU. The summit builds on the New EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future and the Security and Defence Partnership launched at the last summit in Brussels on June 23, 2025.
Key numbers from the release
- The Canada-EU relationship dates back to 1959, the EU's oldest formal tie with any industrialised country.
- The EU is Canada's second-largest trading partner, with about $178 billion in goods and services trade in 2025.
- EU direct investment in Canada was estimated at $219 billion in 2025; Canadian investment in the EU was $315 billion.
- In February 2026, Canada became the first non-European country to join the EU's SAFE initiative.
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Why it matters
The EU is Canada's second-largest trading partner, so new agreements could affect prices, jobs, investment and study or work opportunities.
People also ask
When is the 2026 Canada-EU Summit?
October 29 to 30, 2026, in Montréal, Québec.
Who will attend?
Prime Minister Mark Carney, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
How big is Canada-EU trade?
About $178 billion in goods and services in 2025, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
When was the last summit?
June 23, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium.
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