EU announces Ottawa office for more parliamentary exchanges with Canada
OTTAWA — The European Union is planning on more parliamentary exchanges between Canada and the 720 politicians representing its member states.
The European Union is set to establish a new office in Ottawa to enhance parliamentary exchanges with Canada, aiming to facilitate more dialogue between Canadian MPs and senators and the 720 politicians representing the EU's member states, according to Roberta Metsola, the president of the European Parliament. This initiative seeks to deepen understanding of various issues, including the Arctic, security, and transatlantic trade.
The EU Parliament currently maintains nine such offices worldwide, including locations in Kyiv, London, and Panama. The announcement of this Ottawa office precedes Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming address to the European Parliament on Thursday. Over the years, Members of the European Parliament have frequently visited Ottawa, with support from the EU diplomatic mission, mirroring the Canadian MPs and senators' visits to Brussels.
This report, originally published by The Canadian Press on September 14, 2026, sheds light on the EU's commitment to strengthening parliamentary ties with Canada.
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