In Canada, Europe Day is an occasion for Europeans and Canadians to come together and celebrate our shared history and enduring friendship. Canada and the EU are natural and strategic partners. Our mutual trust and respect for democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms underpin our enduring friendship.

This year, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the bedrock of our bilateral relationship. These agreements serve as a point of reference as we chart our way forward, pursue closer cooperation and coordinate our support to Ukraine. The Joint Ministerial Committee set for 16 May in Brussels will be an occasion to step up our collaboration.

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