France and Canada Pledge Closer Ties at Atlantic Island Meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the French island territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, off Canada's east coast, in September 2026. The two leaders pledged closer cooperation between their countries, including on space launches, as part of Canada's broader effort to strengthen ties with the European Union.

The meeting took place as both countries seek to deepen their relationship while relations with the United States remain strained. Macron highlighted the France-Canada partnership during the visit to the small archipelago.