Canada may cooperate with France on LNG exports, Foreign Minister says
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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on September 21 that Canada may cooperate with France on exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Pacific coast. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Anand stated it is 'completely imaginable' for Canada to use LNG from its west coast for energy cooperation with a European country, adding that 'France would be suitable.' The comments follow a meeting between Canadian and French leaders on September 20, where energy cooperation was discussed. Amid rising European energy prices and a push for supply diversification, French President Emmanuel Macron has recently called for deeper energy ties with Canada. Canada is the world's fifth-largest natural gas producer. Anand noted Canada is in talks with multiple countries on energy cooperation involving LNG, wind, solar, and nuclear power. A 20-year LNG purchase agreement with German state-controlled energy company Uniper was finalized in late July. Anand also plans to host Germany's foreign minister later this week to discuss energy, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence. The move comes after US-Canada trade talks broke down in late August, with the US imposing a 50% tariff on some Canadian goods, and US President Donald Trump repeatedly suggesting Canada become the '51st state.' Canada is seeking closer economic and security ties with Europe amid growing transatlantic rifts over tariffs, defense spending, and sovereignty. Anand said Canada aims to deepen relations with both the EU and its member states.
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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand stated on September 21 that Canada may cooperate with France on exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Pacific coast.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Anand said it is "entirely imaginable" for Canada to engage in energy cooperation with a European country using LNG exports from its west coast, adding that "France would be a good fit."
The remarks came a day after the leaders of Canada and France held talks on energy cooperation and other issues. As energy prices rise across Europe, many European countries are seeking to diversify their energy supplies. French President Emmanuel Macron has recently called repeatedly for deeper energy cooperation with Canada.
According to Reuters, Canada is the world's fifth-largest natural gas producer. Anand noted that Canada is in discussions with multiple countries on energy cooperation, covering areas such as LNG, wind power, solar energy, and nuclear energy.
In late July, Germany's state-controlled energy giant Uniper finalized a 20-year agreement to purchase Canadian LNG. Anand said she will host Germany's foreign minister later this week in Canada to discuss topics including energy, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence.
Following the breakdown of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States in late August, Washington imposed a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods. U.S. President Donald Trump has also repeatedly suggested making Canada the "51st state." In response, Canada is seeking to build closer economic and security ties with Europe.
Tensions across the Atlantic have also deepened, with ongoing disputes between the U.S. and Europe over tariffs, defense spending, sovereignty, and other issues. Anand said Canada is not only seeking to deepen its relationship with the European Union but also to strengthen bilateral ties with individual EU member states.
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