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Canada and France Sign Agreement to Share Classified Defence and AI Intelligence
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Emmanuel Macron signed a general security of information agreement in Paris on Friday. The deal covers classified exchanges in defence, space, artificial intelligence and aerospace sectors.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a general security of information agreement at the Palais de l'Élysée in Paris on Friday, June 12, 2026. The pact allows the exchange of classified intelligence in the defence, space, artificial intelligence and aerospace sectors.
Carney said the agreement will deepen defence and industrial co-operation between the two countries.
He made the announcement in a joint statement with Macron. Macron said he and Carney will discuss trade, defence and security during their closed-door meeting. He described Canada as a friend to Europe and France.
The meeting took place ahead of next week's G7 summit, which France is hosting this year. Macron's second term ends next spring, making this one of the final bilateral sessions between the two leaders. France has said summit priorities include settling major geopolitical crises, G7 support for Ukraine and protecting children online.
Cbc reported the details of the agreement and the leaders' statements.
