EU-Canada Summit in Brussels, 14 June 2021

The most important results

The 18th EU-Canada Summit took place in Brussels on June 14, 2021. The EU was represented by Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Canada is represented by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Leaders discussed how to work together to end the COVID-19 pandemic and achieve a sustainable, inclusive and people-centered recovery. They reaffirmed their ambitious commitment to combating climate change and protecting the environment, as well as their determination to promote democratic values, peace and security.

Canada and the European Union have also launched a new Health Dialogue, a Forum for Maritime Partnerships and a Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials.

After the summit, the leaders did one joint statement.

Our top priority remains defeating COVID-19. The European Union is the largest exporter of vaccines – we’ve exported about half of the vaccines we’ve produced. We have supported the Canadian vaccination campaign by sending nearly 16 million doses into the country. This equates to 60% of all vaccinations Canada has received.”

Charles Michel, President of the European Council

Stop the COVID-19 pandemic and work for a sustainable global recovery

Through the Rapid Access to COVID-19 Tools, leaders pledged to intensify multilateral efforts to help ensure Universal, safe, fair and affordable access to coronavirus vaccines, as well as virus diagnosis and treatment. They welcomed the commitment of the G7 countries to share at least 870 million doses of vaccine directly next year, targeting the most needy groups.

The leaders also welcomed the truth Increase production capacity To increase and diversify the supply of COVID-19 vaccine while maintaining open and secure supply chains.

The European Union and Canada will coordinate efforts to: Promote the World Health Organization (WHO) and general The structure of global health care To be more prepared for future epidemics.

“I welcome Prime Minister Trudeau’s support for an international treaty on epidemics for the World Health Organization.”

Charles Michel, President of the European Council

Bilateral cooperation in epidemic preparedness has begun to be strengthened Canada and the European Union: a new dialogue on health Within the framework of the strategic partnership agreement.

Leaders agreed to steer global recovery toward Green, innovative, inclusive and resilient economies and create decent job opportunities. Another common goal is to make global supply chains more resilient and sustainable.

In line with commitments in the Group of Seven and G-20, OECD leaders will also attempt to achieve a consensus-based solution around the OECD by mid-2021 at the latest. Reform of the international tax system level.

They also agreed that travel between the European Union and Canada should resume as soon as it was done safely.

Fighting climate change and protecting the environment

Leaders noted that the urgent and interconnected challenges that follow Climate change and biodiversity loss Calls for an intensification of better coordinated global efforts.

The European Union and Canada are determined to achieve this Most ambitious results In the future Twenty-sixth United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26)until the world commits itself to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Set a good example when it comes to becoming Climate Neutral Economies by 2050 The European Union and Canada will implement rapidly and fully incremental emissions reduction targets for the year 2030 / Nationally Determined Contribution.

The two sides will enhance their cooperation to enhance the procedures and technologies supporting one of them equitable energy conversion. They stand by their commitment to intensify their efforts to achieve this Climate finance target of $100 billion annually to 2025 and increase its financial contribution to climate adaptation measures.

Leaders agreed to work towards one adoption An ambitious global framework to conserve, protect and restore biodiversity At the upcoming United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP 15). They also intend to achieve ambitious results at the United Nations Summit on Food Systems in order to lead the global transition to sustainable food systems.

The European Union and Canada will intensify cooperation and multilateral measures for a circular economy, efficient use of natural resources and sound management of chemicals and waste. They must also work for one New global plastics treaty, among other things to combat plastic pollution of the oceans. In the context of the Declaration of the Global Ocean Partnership between the European Union and Canada, the leaders launched a declaration Maritime Partnership Forum.

Unleash the potential of trade, technology and innovation

The leaders affirmed their strong support for it Rules-based multilateral trading system and the indispensable role of the World Trade Organization. They agreed to work together to Strengthening and modernizing the World Trade Organization, among others through close cooperation between like-minded countries within the Ottawa Group.

welcome them Positive results It was achieved through its temporary application Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) It is firmly committed to ensuring the full and effective implementation of the Convention.

This year we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the signing of Ceta. The agreement is good for our citizens, our businesses, and our economic recovery.”

Charles Michel, President of the European Council

To diversify the sources of key green and digital inputs from less like-minded producers and enhance competitive supply chains, leaders have created The EU-Canada Strategic Partnership for Raw Materials.

With the help of digital tools to promote sustainable recovery after COVID-19, partners will deepen their digital collaboration through The digital dialogue between Canada and the European Union and the Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) ß. To ensure that the Internet remains free, secure and open, the European Union and Canada support each other Global Standards and Regulatory Strategies of digital politics and digital technology.

Cooperation between the two parties will also be enhanced in other important areas, such as the Horizon Europe research programme, higher education, hydrogen, artificial intelligence, quantum technology and space.

Promoting democratic values, peace and security

The European Union and Canada will continue their close cooperation To promote international peace and security and their common values. The parties will defend, among other things, human rights, gender equality, media freedom, liberal democracy, the rule of law and the international system of governance.

Through close cooperation, they can solve common problems and challenges in their relationships with China and RussiaAnd discuss the possibility of cooperation with these countries, if possible, and in the interest of the European Union and Canada, respectively.

The leaders warmly welcomed the invitation received by Canada to participate in the Military Mobility Project within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation. Along with the USA and Norway, Canada will be among the first non-EU countries to participate in the project. This takes another important step towards one Closer partnership between the European Union and Canada in the field of security and defense.

The leaders of the European Union and Canada reiterated their support for UkraineTerritorial integrity and demands of the Belarusian people for democracy and justice Belarus. They also decided to cooperate and dialogue on Important regional issuesIt will go deeper. This applies to the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, Myanmar, Iran/JCPoA, Africa (particularly the Sahel region) and Venezuela.

Finally, the leaders confirmed their intention to strengthen cooperation around it North Pole, and get into a new one as soon as possible Passenger Name Agreement between the European Union and Canada.

background

Relations between the European Union and Canada are based on the same principle strategic partnership agreement and one Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The agreements have been provisionally implemented since April 2017 and have greatly benefited the economies of both parties. It also led to a closer partnership between the European Union and Canada.

The The last meeting between the leaders of the European Union and Canada Held on October 29, 2020 via video conferencing.

The The latest summit between the European Union and Canada Held in Montreal, Canada on the 17th and 18th of July 2019.