Canada's Carney calls for stronger ties with France in face of new global threats


France's President Emmanuel Macron and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in the small French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France September 20, 2026. REUTERS/Chris Tanouye TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

TORONTO, Sept ⁠20 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime ‌Minister Mark Carney on Sundaycalled for stronger ​ties with France ⁠in the ⁠face of new global ⁠threats.

France ‌and Canada have ⁠tasked their space agencies ​and ‌defense ministries to ⁠jointly ​develop space launch systems and ⁠ground reception facilities, ​Carney said.

He was speaking in a joint ⁠press conference with French President Emmanuel Macronin the ​French territory ⁠of Saint Pierre ​and ‌Miquelon.

(Reporting by Fergal ​Smith; Editing by Edmund Klamann)

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