Welcoming the Canadian Prime Minister, Parliament President Roberta Metsola said “Europe and Canada share a simple understanding: that we are always stronger when we work together. Canadians stood with Europe in our darkest moments, and we will never forget their sacrifice. Today, we are looking to the future together, with huge potential to deepen our cooperation from defence and trade to energy, education and research.”

Paying homage to the long historical ties between Europe and Canada, Mr Carney highlighted “our commitment to the rule of law, and our unyielding defence of human dignity, individual freedom, and democracy that share the same deep roots the same unwavering dedication.”

“We believe that a strong economy is not an end in itself but the means to a just society…. We believe that our prosperity grows when it is shared,” he said.

“Where our strengths differ, they complement,” Prime Minister Carney said, stressing that the “mutual advantage is at the…