THIS WEEK: the EU’s new Canada offer, cash for farmers and Russia’s Lavrov returns to G20?

The EU-Canada summit in Montréal will focus on enhancing economic and security cooperation, with discussions on trade, energy, and defence. European leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa will represent the EU, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizes the importance of middle powers in global dynamics. The summit aims to explore long-term Canadian LNG exports to Europe and the potential for Canada to gain associate membership in the EU.