‘Were It Not for Donald Trump…’: Kallas Reacts as Anand Explains Why Canada and EU Are Moving Closer

Canada and the European Union are stepping up efforts to build a strategic alliance amid growing geopolitical tensions and changes in US foreign policy. In a discussion at the University of Montreal, Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas address trade diversification, Russia's war against Ukraine, frozen Russian assets, sanctions, Arctic security and the future of international law.

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00:00 Canada–EU Alliance for the Future
02:07 Why Canada and Europe are deepening ties
07:40 Trump's impact on trade and geopolitics
12:28 Ukraine and Russia's war
17:00 Canada's support and security guarantees for Ukraine
19:02 Frozen Russian assets and sanctions
22:26 Reparations and accountability for Russia
28:04 International law and the global order
36:01 Arctic security and Russia's growing presence
39:55 LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality and human rights