Press Release: EU-Canada Summit, Quebec, 17 October 2008

The leaders of Canada and the European Union met on October 17th 2008 in Quebec City. They wished to enhance their strategic partnership and build their relationship for a better future. This Summit constitutes a fundamental opportunity to highlight the shared values and to strengthen the ties that bind Canada and the EU as they confront major global challenges. In response to the concerns of the citizens, they seek to undertake common initiatives and advance their objectives, particularly in three priority areas: economic partnership, energy and the
environment, and international peace and security.