Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, calling for deeper cooperation and trade between Canada and the European Union and making a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence. Here is a transcript of Carney’s speech, edited for clarity. 4:37 EU-Canada summit will offer an opportunity to ‘carve out’ new partnership: EU Parliament president President Metzola, dear Roberta, President von der Leyen, dear Ursula. Honourable members of the European Parliament, distinguished colleagues. Thank you for granting me the honor of addressing you t the beginning of this decisive session. Story continues below advertisement I shall speak to you today about the way in which our response to the current geopolitical rupture must include a new dimension. But first of all, I should like to refer to something older, something which considerably pre-dates EU-Canada relations because the depth of our bonds, those which unite us, cannot be measured by trade or what is written in treaties alone. Our bonds are deeply rooted in our lands. In the heart of Germany, above Weimar, there is a wooded ridge called Ett...