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  "id": 8775485,
  "title": "Canada, France agree to closer ties in defense, economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/canada-france-agree-to-closer-ties-in-defense-economy-8775485",
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  "published": "2026-09-20T21:29:00.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/canada-france-agree-to-closer-ties-in-defense-economy/a-79348843?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
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  "account": "French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed on Sunday to strengthen the relationship between their nations in areas such as defense, energy, and business. The announcement was made from Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a small French territory off Canada's Atlantic coast. They discussed various topics including aerospace, energy, critical minerals, and advanced technologies like quantum computing, satellites, and supercomputing.\n\nThis development follows Canada's increased alignment with Europe, as both countries face strained relations with the United States. The meeting came after Carney's visit to Brussels, where the EU offered Canada associate member status. Macron emphasized that France and Canada are independent nations wanting to maintain their distinct identities while working together in areas such as fishing, security, and energy.\n\nBoth leaders stressed their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free trade. They also expressed their shared belief in strategic autonomy. Carney proposed that France, Canada, the United States, and China collaborate on artificial intelligence. Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French overseas territory, serves as the backdrop for this meeting, marking the first visit to the territory by a French president in over a decade.",
  "summary": "Amid strained relations with the US, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced closer economic and defense ties.",
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