Prime Minister Mark Carney says discussions about deepening the “alliance” between Canada and the European Union are in early days yet, dialing back expectations as he departs for France to address the European Parliament.

Speaking to reporters in Toronto Tuesday, Carney said there are “strategic areas” that Canada can focus on with the 27-member political and trade bloc, including energy and critical minerals.

But while there is an “economic component” to those talks, Carney said Canada’s push to diversify away from dependence on the United States is ultimately about the country’s sovereignty.

“One of the lessons of the last few years is that…

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