Macron said they would work to achieve a "deeper rapprochement" between France and Canada.

Sheyma Yiğit September 20, 2026 • Update: September 20, 2026 Macron spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a joint press conference on Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the country's overseas territory in the North Atlantic. Emmanuel Macron stated, "We have decided to ask our countries to pursue work towards deepening the close ties among them in all areas where we can create agendas that benefit both nations, such as fishing, security, joint missions, energy, and other topics." Macron also noted that they will develop joint projects on space, climate, and submarine cable connections. "Canada's liquefied natural gas projects are important for Europe" Macron drew attention to the importance of energy cooperation with Canada during a period when supply disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East led to increases in fuel prices. Macron said, "We must work together to secure our energy supply and control fuel prices. Canada's liquefied natural gas projects are important for our Europe and can open up new opportunities." Macron announced that they have held bilateral talks with Canada for concrete projects in the energy sector, and stated that these talks will continue at the next G7 meeting. On the other hand, Macron emphasized that France and Canada are "two nations that want to be independent and protect their independence," believing in science, the rule of law, democracy, and strategic autonomy. Local media reported that Macron's visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and his meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister had a "emphasis on sovereignty" in relation to the US President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump had shared a map including Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and some of France's overseas territories in the Caribbean, as well as Canada, Greenland, and Mexico, using the term "United States" on September 8. Trump's sharing of this was met with reaction.