Expand opportunities to grow global quantum markets, accelerate\u00a0commercialisation, and bring together industry, researchers, policymakers, and security stakeholders to harness transformative quantum technologies.<\/p>\n
Create new opportunities for Canadian researchers and firms to collaborate and help position Canada as a leader in the global quantum economy.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister underscored Canada’s role as a reliable partner in the responsible development of emerging technologies, as reflected in Canada’s new AI for All<\/a>\u00a0strategy unveiled earlier this month. He joined President Macron in virtually greeting participants at the “AI with Us” Summit in Lille, France, where he emphasised the opportunities which the AI strategy will catalyse, and the opportunities to work with partners to help ensure AI is used to improve lives and create jobs.<\/p>\n Canada’s new government is building a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient economy. By strengthening partnerships with trusted allies, attracting investment, and expanding access to global markets, Canada is creating new opportunities for workers and businesses while building a stronger economy at home.<\/p>\n Quote Quick facts<\/p>\n The Prime Minister’s visit to Paris built on his previous bilateral visit to France in March\u00a02025 \u2013 his first official bilateral visit abroad as Prime Minister. Canada and France have a long-shared history and a commitment to protecting common bonds in our culture and the French language.<\/p>\n Canada and France share a long-standing\u00a0defence and security partnership, including as NATO Allies and partners in the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence procurement\u00a0initiative. The Prime Minister and the President reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening defence industrial cooperation, strengthening wildfire response, and addressing global geopolitical challenges, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Carney underlined the creation of the new\u00a0Defence Investment Agency<\/a>\u00a0and Canada’s leadership in establishing the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB)<\/a>\u00a0to provide long-term, low-cost financing for defence and resilience projects.<\/p>\n As Canada deepens its global partnerships, the French language and our cultural heritage remain at the heart of our identity and our leadership, both at home and abroad. Prime Minister Carney and President Macron agreed on the need to preserve and promote the French language and cultural diversity, while growing our economic partnerships and deepening cultural exchanges with Francophone nations. The Prime Minister reiterated Canada’s interest in hosting the 2028\u00a0Francophonie Summit as an opportunity to showcase Canada’s Francophone leadership and identity on the world stage.<\/p>\n In 2025, bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and France totalled $15.2 billion, with Canadian exports to France valued at $5 billion and imports at $10.2 billion.<\/p>\n In May, the governments of Canada and France signed a\u00a0joint statement<\/a>\u00a0on quantum science, and technology cooperation during the 2026 G7 Digital Ministers’ Meeting in France.<\/p>\n Through this partnership, both countries will promote inclusive and collaborative scientific communities, advance multidisciplinary quantum research and development, facilitate knowledge exchange and open data sharing, nurture a skilled and diverse quantum workforce, and encourage global market growth and resilient supply chains.<\/p>\n Related product<\/p>\n Associated link<\/p>\n This document is also available at\u00a0https:\/\/pm.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
“In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada’s relationship with France is ever more important. We share the same values, and increasingly, the same interests. Ahead of the G7 Leaders’ Summit, President Macron and I are collaborating in artificial intelligence, defence and security, and online safety \u2013 and building a more secure and prosperous future on both sides of the Atlantic.”
\u2014\u00a0The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada<\/p>\n Cision <\/p>\n