Canada and EU sign defense pact before NATO summit

Canada and the European Union will sign a security and defense partnership agreement, opening discussions for closer cooperation. This agreement aims to facilitate joint procurement of weapons. The agreement, announced before the NATO summit, will allow for joint arms purchases, potentially leading to faster and cheaper acquisition of ammunition and pooling resources for complex defense systems. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Brussels on Sunday to finalize the deal. This move reflects Canada's efforts to strengthen ties with allies outside the US, a response to trade tensions and threats from former President Trump. The EU is also seeking to bolster relationships amid concerns about potential US disengagement from European security.