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mercoledì 30 settembre 2026
Foreign Affairs magazine
venerdì 25 settembre 2026
Strengthening relations between states committed to a fair and democratic, multilatral order
Canada, alongside the European Union, India, Brazil, Australia, Barbados, and Kenya, launched the Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Prosperity (P4M) initiative on September 21, 2026.
The P4M Initiative
- Launch
Date: September 21, 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st
United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Core
Members: Canada, India, Brazil, Australia,
Barbados, Kenya, and the European Union (joined by additional
signatories).
- Purpose:
Designed to defend multilateralism, reform and strengthen UN institutions,
ensure fair international trade, and build resilient supply chains against
economic coercion.
Bilateral Progress
- Canada-India
Relations: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are actively working to finalize a
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) targeting a major
boost in bilateral trade
https://thelogicalindian.com/india-joins-22-countries-in-new-p4m-push-128138/
The European Union and Canada are working to create a
historic "unique alliance," with European Commission President Ursula
von der Leyen proposing in September 2026 that Canada become the EU’s
first-ever associate member.
Key Details of the Proposal
- Associate
Status: The new category of "associate
member" is designed to build a deep transatlantic alignment without
requiring full EU membership.
- Core
Areas: The partnership covers critical raw
materials, artificial intelligence (AI), research, digital trade, and
technology.
- Security
and Defense: Both sides are expanding cooperation
on defense industrial bases and joint procurement
Background and Context
·
The
U.S. Factor:
Tighter ties with Europe come amid strained trade relations and tariff disputes
between Canada and the United States.
·
Political
Talks:
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the European Parliament in
Strasbourg to advocate for the partnership, calling it a beacon for democratic
cooperation.
· Public Support: Recent polls show strong public backing in Canada for building closer foreign policy and economic ties with European nations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwly7vkke4jxo
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-canada-new-partnership-ambassador-jonathan-wilkinson/
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