European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen invites Canada to deepen economic and security ties

The European Union and Canada have a trade agreement, CETA, that has been provisionally in force since 2017 but not fully ratified. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently invited Canada to deepen economic and security ties. CETA has boosted trade by 80% since 2016, reaching €130 billion in 2025. However, ratification is blocked in several EU countries, including France, Poland, and Italy, due to concerns from farmers and over investor dispute mechanisms. The future of the agreement remains uncertain.