Carney and Macron to meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday

Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday, in a meeting that both nations say symbolizes unity and mutual respect. The leaders will hold a working lunch and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony in the French territory, which is one of the closest European territories to Canada.

The meeting comes amid Canada and the European Union's efforts to strengthen their alliance, particularly in the face of geopolitical tensions and power struggles. France and Canada share a common ambition to work together to strengthen their capacity to make independent decisions, according to Macron's office. This marks the first time a Canadian prime minister has had an official visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, and the first French president to visit in over a decade.

Prime Minister Carney sees this as an opportunity to showcase Canada's growing ties with Europe, following his recent visit to the European Parliament.