France and Canada Seek 'Deep' Ties in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Sunday in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory in the North Atlantic, to advocate for "deep" bilateral cooperation and reaffirm their nations' sovereignty amid ongoing threats from US President Donald Trump. Macron stated both countries are "two great independent nations that want to remain so," while Carney emphasized that "history remembers those who defend their sovereignty." The leaders discussed deepening ties in fishing, security, and energy, with Macron highlighting Canadian liquefied natural gas projects as important for Europe. Carney also supported making Canada the first associate member of the European Union. The visit referenced Trump's annexation threats against Canada and his map depicting the region under the US flag. Macron called for a "new chapter" in relations with Canada despite lingering resentment over the 1980s "cod war" and Ottawa's fishing moratorium that devastated the local industry.