Carney announces new intelligence exchange agreement with France

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Carney says the agreement will facilitate the exchange of classified intelligence related to the defence, space, artificial intelligence and aerospace sectors.
Strategic significance
Strengthens Canada–EU security ties at a moment of heightened global tension.

Integrates Canada more deeply into European defence and AI ecosystems, especially as Carney pushes to diversify beyond U.S.-centric security and industrial partnerships.

Supports aerospace and space-sector data sharing, which is increasingly critical for surveillance, satellite operations, and defence innovation.