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What would a Canada-EU energy alliance look like?

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Krugel, L. (2026, September 18). What would a Canada-EU energy alliance look like? Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/what-would-a-canada-eu-energy-alliance-look-like/article_142ece35-487a-5f49-8b78-159adb839683.html

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Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau met with European Union leaders in Strasbourg, France, to discuss deepening cooperation between Canada and the EU, particularly focusing on energy security. The conversation did not center around traditional oil or LNG shipments but explored other means to strengthen this relationship amidst growing tensions between the US and Europe.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney met with European Union leaders in Strasbourg, France to discuss strengthening ties amid tensions with the United States. Experts suggest that an alliance could enhance Europe’s energy security without necessitating direct oil and liquefied natural gas shipments across the Atlantic. Werner Antweiler from the University of British Columbia highlights Europe's precarious position as it seeks alternatives to Russian imports following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. While Canada has pipelines and port infrastructure to export resources to Asia, such options are limited for east coast exports and could take over a decade to develop. In the interim, swap contracts allow European companies to secure stable gas supplies from Canadian sources destined elsewhere.

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CALGARY - Canada has the potential to bolster Europe’s energy security through a new alliance, but experts say it doesn’t necessarily mean tankers crossing the Atlantic Ocean laden with oil or liquefied natural gas. Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts amid strained relations with the United States. asserted

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