42nd EU‑Canada Inter‑Parliamentary Meeting in Brussels
Context
The 42nd EU‑Canada Inter‑Parliamentary Meeting brought together Members of the European Parliament and members of the Parliament of Canada in Brussels on 8–9 June 2023, providing a formal institutional exchange between the two legislatures. The programme also comprised a meeting at NATO Headquarters.
Key Topic
Participants discussed a broad agenda including foreign policy, security and defence, and cooperation to counter foreign interference, and they stressed the tremendous potential of EU‑Canada cooperation and all that the EU and Canada have already achieved together. Delegates also addressed the ratification and full implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), regulation of artificial intelligence, and cooperation on energy security and the supply of critical minerals.
What to Watch
A Joint Statement signed by the Co‑Chairs is attached to the meeting record (Joint Statement, PDF - 37 KB).
Sources
Official Documents
- General documents - The 42nd EU-Canada Inter- Parliamentary Meeting - Delegation for relations with Canada The 42nd EU-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Meeting in Brussels discussed CETA ratification and implementation, AI regulation, energy security and critical minerals, and cooperation against foreign interference, culminating in a joint statement.
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