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The final draft of the joint declaration of the EU–Canada summit in Montreal no longer contains the wording on associated membership: at Berlin's insistence, it was replaced with a promise of an 'ever closer association'. The idea was previously proposed by Ursula von der Leyen, but Germany, France, Italy and Greece were unhappy with the term.
Otabek YusupovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met with Mark Carney in Ottawa; the sides signed agreements on cooperation in mining, logistics, energy and investment, and companies from the two countries intend to raise trade to C$21.1 billion ($15 billion). The visit comes against the backdrop of the Cepa concluded in July and the UAE's commitment to invest $50 billion.
Aziz KarimovA drunk man gave a guitarist 100 Canadian dollars and a bottle of wine, and after the musician identified him as Russian by his accent, bit him on the cheek, drawing blood. The incident was caught on video and is being discussed online.
Aziz KarimovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, during an official visit to Canada, took part in a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The sides discussed the development of UAE–Canada relations, deepening the strategic partnership, as well as the economy, investment and advanced technology.
Aziz KarimovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed has arrived in the Canadian capital, where he will meet Prime Minister Mark Carney to advance the strategic partnership between the UAE and Canada. The delegation includes the ministers of industry, foreign trade and investment, indicating the economic focus of the visit.
Otabek YusupovAccording to CBC News, cited by Anadolu, a trade agreement between Canada and the US will not be reached before the November 3 election. Canada's Minister of Trade Dominic LeBlanc confirmed that Ottawa will not rush into an agreement, and the threat of raising tariffs to 50% from 2027 remains in place.
Aziz KarimovCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the likelihood of a trade agreement with the United States increases if Washington moves closer to accepting key Canadian conditions. He recalled that Ottawa rejected the conditions proposed in August due to its 'red lines'. The day before, Donald Trump said the two sides are 'close to a deal'.
Otabek YusupovTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, said that Turkey does not seek to bypass anyone in the Eastern Mediterranean, but is defending its rights in maritime jurisdiction zones. The statement came days after the Libyan parliament ratified the 2019 memorandum.
Aziz KarimovThe draft statement for the EU–Canada summit in Montreal on October 29–30 contains an unagreed provision on Ottawa joining the €90 billion loan program for 2026–2027. Canada has not yet given final consent, and the size of its contribution has not been determined.
Otabek YusupovA trial opened in Vancouver — five weeks long, unprecedented for Canada's federal courts: plaintiffs aged 17–25 argue that governments violated their constitutional rights to life, liberty and security by failing to adequately protect them from climate change. They demand that the government be ordered to cut emissions and meet the 2030 targets.
Otabek YusupovThe leaders of Canada and the European Union are meeting at a two-day summit in Montreal to deepen their alliance in defense, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals. A possible 'associated member' status in the EU for Canada is being discussed, which Donald Trump has criticized. There are opponents of the rapprochement on both sides.
Aziz KarimovAt a campaign rally in Michigan, nine days before the US midterm elections, Donald Trump said that a trade agreement with Canada would be reached 'pretty soon.' Talks collapsed in August, after which the sides imposed mutual tariffs on goods worth about $20 billion.
Aziz KarimovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will begin an official visit to Canada on Monday, where he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The sides will discuss strengthening bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the UAE and Canada. Specific sectors of cooperation were not announced in advance.
Aziz KarimovUS President Donald Trump on October 23 signed an executive order changing tariffs on Canadian goods: high duties are being lifted on plywood, paper products, pulp and paper industry equipment, packaging and seaweed, but are being imposed on a number of other goods. Canada said it is ready for constructive cooperation.
Otabek YusupovThe Trump administration is removing part of the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods — plywood, paper, equipment — from October 30 after lobbying by Senator Susan Collins, while simultaneously imposing new tariffs on carpets and waste. Canada is ready for a deal but prepared to wait. The Trump administration will lift part of the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods — plywood, paper, equipment — starting October 30, after lobbying by Senator Susan Collins, but at the same time introduces new tariffs on carpets and waste. Canada is ready for a deal but is prepared to wait.
Sevara AzamovaMatthias R., a resident of Kahl am Main, won a private island in Nova Scotia in a Haribo promotion in 2005. The 'Back Lake Islands' plot of about 6.5 hectares is now listed for sale for 348,000 Canadian dollars (about 220,000 euros). According to Bild, the owner's parents can no longer manage the ten-hour journey, and the annual tax is about 2,500 euros.
Sevara AzamovaIn Ankara, in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, three documents were signed: a memorandum on defense industry partnership, an agreement on air transport, and a joint declaration on energy cooperation. According to the head of Turkey's Defense Industries Secretariat, Haluk Gorgun, the talks concerned elevating relations to the level of a strategic partnership.
Javlon TursunovTobias Krämer, the European Parliament's standing rapporteur on Canada, called for filling with real substance the proposal for Canada's 'associated membership' in the EU, voiced in September by Ursula von der Leyen. He proposed sectoral agreements on trade, defence, digital cooperation, the Arctic and student exchanges, as well as an institutional framework for coordination. The sides will meet at a summit in Montreal, where agreements on critical raw materials and digital issues are expected.
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