France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announce plans to build stronger ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Sunday in Saint Pierre and Miquelon plans for increased cooperation between France and Canada in energy, defense, and space. Macron emphasized the historic closeness between the two countries, sharing common values such as democracy and respect for international law. Carney added that this alliance aims to strengthen access to critical resources and clean energy while reducing Canada's dependence on the United States.