
Carney urges EU to cement trade deal as Ottawa seeks pivot from US
Canada’s prime minister tells FT deeper ties with Europe will make both sides ‘more resilient’ amid Trump turmoil

Canada’s prime minister tells FT deeper ties with Europe will make both sides ‘more resilient’ amid Trump turmoil

Parliament will work in Ottawa alongside the existing EU delegation.

The European Parliament, a key institution of the European Union, is set to open an "antenna" office in Canada's national capital as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to deepen ties with the 27-member bloc.

Mark Carney clarified Canada's EU ambitions amid a WSJ report that Ottawa was exploring an "associate membership" with the bloc.

Carney reportedly seeks ‘associate’ EU membership as Ottawa-Washington ties hit fresh low. He will address the European Parliament next week.

Ottawa also pledged to invest approximately $350 million to purchase air defense interceptors via the Joint Ukraine Multinational Program, also known as JUMPSTART.

Canada and Ukraine signed a sweeping 100-year partnership on Thursday that puts defence production at its core. Ottawa plans to build millions of drones, pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-tested industry, while expanding co-operation on counter-drone technology, munitions and AI. Canada also pledged new funding for air defence and energy security.

Pitt Meadows wants to know whether Canada will follow the U.S. toward a 2030 unleaded-avgas target.

President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its aircraft in the United States unless the company begins manufacturing them domestically, adding a new aviation dimension to the escalating trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa. Bombardier Already Has a U.S. Presence Trump made the statement on Monday, Sept. 7, in […]

The proposed tariffs could strain US-Canada trade relations, disrupt North American auto supply chains, and pressure Japanese automakers.

As trade negotiations falter and the possibility of tariffs looms, there is better way forward for Washington and Ottawa—if they choose to take it.

Saab has given Canada a detailed plan for domestic Gripen E production, as Ottawa continues reviewing the size…

Is it too late for Ottawa to back track on the JSF?

Ottawa will gain access to the UK-Italy-Japan project as it reassesses its long-term fighter fleet plans

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Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke, accusing Ottawa of 'willful negligence' in forest management and adding new uncertainty to risk

Ottawa Tourism is celebrating the launch of Air Transat’s new non-stop service between London Gatwick and Ottawa, further strengthening access between Europe and Canada’s capital for association, corporate and incentive event organisers. The seasonal route will operate three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays until 23 October 2026. It adds a third transatlantic connection from Ottawa International Airport, building on Air France’s non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa, and Air Canada’s direct service between London Heathrow and Ottawa.

Air Transat has strengthened its transatlantic network with the launch of direct flights between London Gatwick and Ottawa, Canada’s capital.

Canada’s fighter jet decision is already moving faster than politics: 30 F-35s are in the pipeline while Ottawa still debates the full 88.
British Airways and Canadian carrier Porter Airlines have today announced a new codeshare agreement, providing British Airways customers with seamless access to travel on selected Porter Airlines domestic routes. British Airways customers will be able to book flights to 17 destinations in Canada including Ottawa, Edmonton and Winnipeg, connecting from the British Airways network when travelling to or from London via Toronto or Montreal. The codeshare partnership opens up a range of new routes in Canada for British Airways customers. In addition, members of the British Airways Club will be able to earn Avios and tier points when travelling on Porter Airlines flights, meaning even more opportunities for members to unlock benefits for flying.