Parliament adopts recommendation to enhance EU–Canada cooperation
Decision
The European Parliament adopted draft recommendation P10_TA(2026)0078, registered as A10-0035/2026, in plenary on 11 March 2026 under procedure 2025/2168(INI). The report was prepared by the Committee on Foreign Affairs with rapporteur Tobias Cremer, the vote required a majority of the votes cast and detailed voting results were published on 12 March 2026.
What Changes
The adopted text recommends enhanced cooperation between the Union and Canada in the light of the current geopolitical context and identifies threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty as a central concern. The recommendation addresses the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative and sets out the Parliament’s position and proposals for stepped-up bilateral engagement.
Who Is Affected
The recommendation is addressed to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President / High Representative and concerns EU–Canada relations, with Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty singled out as the focus.
Sources
Official Documents
- Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - Strasbourg The European Parliament adopted a draft recommendation to the Council, Commission and HR/VP to enhance EU‑Canada cooperation.
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