Joint Statement: Canada and the European Union building together an Alliance for the Future

According to the joint statement published by the Prime Minister of Canada's office, the leaders used their 21st Summit in Montréal[1] to launch an "Alliance for the Future" that aims "to create a common prosperity and economic security space"[1]. It also says the two sides are working towards "the deepest possible partnership – short of accession"[3], with Canada becoming the EU's first Associate Member.The Globe and Mail reports that von der Leyen defended the idea of making Canada an associate member despite pushback from some member states[2]. The paper adds that the term has no legal basis in the EU treaties[2].The statement says Canada will take part in the EU's supercomputing joint undertaking, and the leaders "welcome Canada's intention to join the Ukraine Support Loan."[1]The Prime Minister's office says Canada signed a new treaty framework with the European Investment Bank[4] that lets the bank invest in Canadian critical minerals projects.The Globe and Mail reports that the two sides will begin negotiations on Canadian access to Galileo, the EU's satellite navigation system[2], and to the IRIS2 secure satellite network.Europe Says reports that von der Leyen said the agreements will help create "good jobs"[5].