The European Parliament will soon open a new office in Canada. The President of the Parliament, Roberta Metsola, announced this news on Monday. The opening of this office is considered part of the expansion of parliamentary relations between Europe and Canada.
Details of the European Parliament Office Opening
This announcement came two days before Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to Strasbourg to speak about the state of the union. Carney is also set to address the European Parliament on Thursday. His trip to Europe aims to strengthen relations with international partners while Ottawa is engaged in a trade war with Washington.
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Purpose of the New Office
Metsola stated in a social media announcement that the purpose of this office is to create a stronger presence to facilitate parliamentary exchanges between both sides of the Atlantic, adding: "This office will operate with a regional scope that even reaches the Arctic. Europe and Canada: old friends who continue to write a new chapter together."
This office will be known as an "antenna office" and parliamentary representatives will work alongside the current representation of the European Union in Ottawa, managed by the European External Action Service. This move will enable the Parliament to engage more in strategic issues that are important to both sides.
The European Parliament has had an office in Ukraine since September 2025 and also has a presence in non-EU countries. These countries include Ethiopia (for relations with the African Union), Moldova, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, the United States, and Panama.
With the opening of this new office in Canada, it is expected that relations between the two sides will be strengthened, especially in economic and political fields. This move could also help improve international cooperation in various areas including trade, environment, and security.
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