The summit between the European Union and Canada took place in Montreal, following which European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued an official statement. Addressing the meeting participants, she emphasized the symbolic significance of the summit's location—the French-speaking province of Quebec, which reflects the historical and cultural ties between Europe and Canada. In her remarks, von der Leyen addressed Canadian and European colleagues by name, indicating the presence of high-level representatives from both sides at the event, including, presumably, Canada's Prime Minister and the President of the European Council. The summit continues the tradition of regular meetings between the EU and Canada aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of issues, including trade, climate policy, security, and international relations. Details of specific agreements and decisions adopted at the summit are not provided in the full text of the statement; however, the very fact that a high-level meeting took place testifies to the ongoing dialogue between Brussels and Ottawa. EU-Canada relations are traditionally built on the foundation of shared democratic values and economic partnership, enshrined in particular by the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). It is expected that following the summit, the parties will publish joint statements and agreements concerning the further development of transatlantic cooperation in the current geopolitical context.