Carney and Macron Meet on French Island to Strengthen Canada-EU Ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron met on a French island off Canada's coast to discuss strengthening ties, following the European Union's invitation for Canada to become its first "associate member." The meeting on St. Pierre occurred before the UN General Assembly and days after the EU made the unprecedented offer. Both leaders framed the partnership as a response to deteriorating relations with the United States under President Trump, though neither mentioned him by name. Macron emphasized shared values like democracy and international law, while Carney said "the time has come to tighten our ties" and build an alliance for collective resilience. No details on the associate membership were provided.