Mark Carney will address the European Union Parliament next month in Strasbourg, France, as the Prime Minister makes efforts to expand Canada’s ties with other partners amid trade tensions with the United States.

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement Wednesday that Mr. Carney’s trip will also include attending the European Union’s annual State of the Union address by E.U. President Ursula von der Leyen, scheduled for Sept. 16.

At a news conference in Lévis, Que., Monday, Mr. Carney said the E.U. and Canada are planning new co-operation talks.

“This fall we will begin intense discussions with the European Union, the world’s second-largest economy, to build a much stronger and deeper economic and security partnership,” he said.

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    Im inspired.

    My dude has every right to be sipping cocktails on a beach somewhere, but hes showing up for his country, when they really need him. I respect the heck outta him.

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    On the day right after the EU’s State of the Union address, which he’s also there for.

    Hmmmmmmm. Maybe there’s a big announcement?

    Edit: Oh, that was in OP’s text already. D’oh!