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Draft report (2025/2168(INI)) 2025-11-12

Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning an enhanced EU-Canada cooperation in the light of the current geopolitical context, including the threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty

Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Amendment 1

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership on Critical Raw Materials launched on 20 June 2021,

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Amendment 2

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,

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Amendment 3

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Hague NATO Summit Declaration of 25 June 2025,

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Amendment 4

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Conclusions of the European Council of 26 June 2025,

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Amendment 5

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 6 b (new)

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– having regard to the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework within the Convention on Biological Diversity,

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Amendment 6

Marion Maréchal

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

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A. whereas in a geopolitical context of increased great power rivalry, political volatility and accelerating climate change, the European Union and Canada have a shared and increased interest in deepening their cooperation and upholding the rules-based international order;

A. whereas in a geopolitical context of increased great power rivalry, political volatility and growing economic imbalances resulting from a European climate policy implemented in isolation, the European Union and Canada have a shared and increased interest in deepening their cooperation;

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Amendment 7

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

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A. whereas, in a geopolitical context in which the rules-based international order is facing ever-greater threats, particularly as a result of Russia’s war of aggression and China’s ambitions for power, the European Union and Canada have a shared and increased interest in deepening their cooperation and upholding the rules-based international order;

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Amendment 8

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Nikola Bartůšek, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

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A. whereas in a complex geopolitical context, in particular in the security and defence of the North Atlantic, the European Union and Canada have a shared and increased interest in deepening their cooperation and upholding the rules-based international order;

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Amendment 9

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 10

Michał Kobosko, Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

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A a. whereas, despite turbulent political events in North America, the EU has consistently remained a reliable and loyal ally of Canada;

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Amendment 11

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

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B. whereas the EU and Canada are strategic partners united in their conviction that democracy, the rule of law, human rights and multilateral cooperation are beneficial to Canadian and European societies and the international community and should therefore be defended by global alliances of like-minded partners;

B. whereas the EU and Canada are strategic partners united in their conviction that democracy, the rule of law, human rights and multilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of security, are beneficial to Canadian and European societies and the international community and should therefore be defended by global alliances of like-minded partners;

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Amendment 12

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Nikola Bartůšek

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

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B. whereas the EU and Canada are strategic partners united in their conviction that democracy, the rule of law, human rights and cooperation are beneficial to Canadian and European societies and the international community and should therefore be defended by alliances of like-minded partners;

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Amendment 13

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

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B a. whereas the EU-Canada partnership has become central for defending and upholding multilateralism, transatlantic cooperation and democracy worldwide in times when these long-standing principles and achievements are under constant and increasing threat;

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Amendment 14

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

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C. whereas effective EU-Canada cooperation based on joint leadership and responsibility is critical in tackling global challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, Russia’s hybrid warfare against democratic societies, geopolitical competition in the Arctic, China’s growing assertiveness, increased volatility in US foreign policy, climate change and the situation in the Middle East;

C. whereas effective EU-Canada cooperation based on joint leadership and responsibility is critical in tackling global challenges;

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Amendment 15

Geadis Geadi, Tobiasz Bocheński, Marion Maréchal, Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

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C. whereas effective EU-Canada cooperation based on joint leadership and responsibility is critical in tackling global challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, Russia’s hybrid warfare against democratic societies, geopolitical competition in the Arctic, China’s growing assertiveness, the massacres of Christians in Nigeria, the fragile situation in Nepal, the instability in the Middle East, Turkey’s revisionism in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean, and the increasing flows of illegal migrants;

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Amendment 16

Arkadiusz Mularczyk

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

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C. whereas effective EU-Canada cooperation based on joint leadership and responsibility is critical in tackling global challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, Russia’s hybrid warfare against democratic societies, geopolitical competition in the Arctic, China’s growing assertiveness, the massacres of Christians in Nigeria, the fragile situation in Nepal, the instability in the Middle East, Turkey’s revisionism in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean, and the increasing flows of illegal migrants;

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Amendment 17

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

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C. whereas effective EU-Canada cooperation based on joint leadership and responsibility is critical in tackling global challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, Russia’s hybrid warfare against democratic societies, geopolitical competition in the Arctic, China’s increasingly assertive actions outside of the internationally established frameworks, increased volatility in US foreign policy, climate change and the situation in the Middle East;

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Amendment 18

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

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C. whereas effective EU-Canada cooperation based on joint leadership and responsibility is critical in tackling global challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, Russia’s hybrid warfare against democratic societies, geopolitical competition in the Arctic, China’s growing assertiveness and economic coercion, increased volatility in US foreign policy, climate change and the situation in the Middle East;

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Amendment 19

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 20

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas cooperation between the EU and Canada within existing frameworks is essential to preserve and enhance prosperity for both parties; whereas examples of this essential cooperation include trade and economic cooperation, and joint ambitions to address challenges such as the green and digital transition; whereas both Canada and the EU have endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which includes a commitment to consult and cooperate in good faith with Indigenous peoples to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before approving any project affecting their lands, territories, or resources - particularly regarding development, utilization, or exploitation of natural resources;

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Amendment 21

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Nikola Bartůšek, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 22

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas cooperation between the EU and Canada within existing frameworks is essential to preserve and enhance prosperity and security for both parties; whereas examples of this essential cooperation include trade and economic cooperation, security cooperation and joint ambitions to address challenges such as the clean and digital transition;

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Amendment 23

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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D a. whereas indigenous peoples in Canada hold irreplaceable traditional knowledge, act as primary stewards of ecosystems and are already disproportionately affected by climate change, socio-economic marginalisation and environmental degradation, while often facing challenges to participate in decision-making processes; whereas there is a wide acceptance among European policy makers that indigenous peoples must be further supported and their interests given higher priority in policy-making, at the same time ensuring that their community-based knowledge is respected and considered in all policy developments;

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Amendment 24

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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D a. whereas EU-Canada cooperation is increasingly relevant in the areas of security, particularly in counter-drone warfare, counter-terrorism and combating organized crime but also in innovation, investment, infrastructure, energy, health and food security;

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Amendment 25

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

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D a. whereas the sectors of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies provide an enormous potential to advance EU-Canada economic, as well as military cooperation and energy security;

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Amendment 26

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Nikola Bartůšek

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

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D a. whereas the EU is Canada's second global trading partner for goods and services and whereas the EU is also Canada´s second largest partner for foreign direct investment (FDI);

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Amendment 27

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

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F. whereas the full potential of existing instruments of EU-Canada cooperation must be actualised;

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Amendment 28

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

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F. whereas the full potential of existing instruments of EU-Canada cooperation must be actualised and the EU-Canada partnership strongly enhanced in order to stand together against Russia’s war against Ukraine, the revisionism of geopolitical actors, the escalation of hybrid warfare campaigns against democratic societies, climate change, and challenges to the global trade order; whereas, against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties and vulnerabilities in economic security, the EU must diversify and deepen cooperation with like-minded partners such as Canada;

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Amendment 29

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the full potential of existing instruments of EU-Canada cooperation must be actualised and the EU-Canada partnership strongly enhanced in order to stand together against Russia’s war against Ukraine, the revisionism of geopolitical actors, the escalation of hybrid warfare campaigns against democratic societies, climate change, and challenges to the global trade order; whereas both Canada and all EU Member States are party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons;

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Amendment 30

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the full potential of existing instruments of EU-Canada cooperation must be actualised and the EU-Canada partnership strongly enhanced in order to stand together against Russia’s war against Ukraine, the revisionism of geopolitical actors like Russia and China, the escalation of hybrid warfare campaigns against democratic societies, climate change, and challenges to the global trade order;

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Amendment 31

Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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F a. whereas ten Member States have not yet ratified CETA, due to persistent concerns regarding national sovereignty, the impact on sensitive agricultural sectors, the absence of mirror clauses ensuring compliance with European standards, and doubts about the compatibility of the investor – state dispute settlement mechanism with national constitutions;

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Amendment 32

Michał Kobosko, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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F a. whereas public debate has emerged in Canada on deepening cooperation with the European Union, and even on the prospect of Canada's accession to the Union, as reflected in public-opinion surveys indicating that up to 44% of Canadians would support such accession1a;

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1a https://abacusdata.ca/what-canadians-think-about-canada-joining-the-european-union/

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Amendment 33

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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F a. whereas the EU and Canada have similar interests and positions on virtually all world regions, ranging from Latin America, to Africa and Asia;

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Amendment 34

Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet

Motion for a resolution

Recital F b (new)

Motion for a resolution

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F b. whereas the 2025 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration1a indicates that Canada’s population reached 41.5 million on 1 January 2025, after an increase of 744,324 people in 2024, of which 97.3 % resulted from international migration, while natural growth accounted for only 19,738 net births; whereas in 2024, Canada admitted 483,640 new permanent residents, including more than a quarter from India, and hosted over 516,000 international students, many of whom obtain permanent residency, turning universities into long-term migration channels;

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1a https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/annual-report-parliament-immigration-2025.html

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Amendment 35

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point a

Motion for a resolution

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(a) seize this moment of shared challenges as an opportunity to fully harness the potential of the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership and elevate the relationship to a new level in the pursuit of common interests and values in a rapidly changing global environment;

(a) seize this moment of shared challenges as an opportunity to strengthen the EU-Canada cooperation strictly where it delivers clear benefits for EU taxpayers;

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Amendment 36

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point a

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(a) seize this moment of shared challenges as an opportunity to fully harness the potential of the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership and elevate the relationship to a new level, in all areas in which the parties can mutually benefit from cooperation, in the pursuit of common interests and values in a rapidly changing global environment;

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Amendment 37

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Nikola Bartůšek, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point a

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 38

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(b a) recognise Canada's value added contribution to PESCO projects Military Mobility and NetLogHubs along with Canada's long-standing contributions to CSDP civilian and military missions and encourages further cooperation and expansion of Canadian participation in additional PESCO projects and EU defence initiatives;

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Amendment 39

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point c

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(c) intensify multilevel dialogues only where they produce concrete advantages for both economies, while avoiding symbolic summits and joint initiatives with little tangible outcome;

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Amendment 40

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point c

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(c) intensify multilevel dialogues, including summits and joint initiatives, implement multilateral lending institutions and further synergize capital markets to aid capacity building as well as long-term cooperation formats at working level in order to deepen cooperation and jointly address global challenges;

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Amendment 41

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point c

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(c) intensify multilevel dialogues, including summits and joint initiatives, as well as long-term cooperation formats at working level, such as trade and investment missions and dedicated project officers for different work streams, in order to deepen cooperation and jointly address global challenges;

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Amendment 42

Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point c

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(c) intensify multilevel dialogues, including summits and joint initiatives, as well as long-term cooperation formats at working level in order to deepen cooperation and jointly address global challenges; and ensure that these dialogues involve civil society and expert stakeholders where appriopriate;

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Amendment 43

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Nikola Bartůšek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point c

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(c) pursue multilevel dialogues, including summits and joint initiatives, as well as long-term cooperation formats at working level in order to deepen cooperation;

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Amendment 44

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point d

Motion for a resolution

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(d) support a stronger role for parliamentary dialogue in the strategic partnership; notes that Canada enjoys legal observer status with the Council of Europe; calls for an increase in cooperation at parliamentary level and for the Council of Europe to regularly invite Canada to interparliamentary meetings as an observer;

(d) support a stronger role for parliamentary dialogue in the strategic partnership and ensure regular bilateral parliamentary exchanges and cooperation on key issues; note that Canada enjoys legal observer status with the Council of Europe; call for an increase in cooperation at parliamentary level and for the Council of Europe to regularly invite Canada to interparliamentary meetings as an observer;

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Amendment 45

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e) promote diplomatic coordination with Canada to reach a rapid end to the conflict in Ukraine, avoiding further measures that have so far failed to stop the war and have burdened EU citizens;

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Amendment 46

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e) increase cooperation with Canada in responding to imminent security threats to our societies, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks and interference in democratic societies on both sides of the Atlantic, China’s assertiveness, increased volatility in US foreign policy, the consequences of climate change and the situation in the Middle East; work together to ensure full accountability for war crimes and other serious crimes committed in connection with Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, including by supporting the establishment of a dedicated Special Tribunal for the Crimes of Aggression against Ukraine and the Ukraine Donor Platform;

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Amendment 47

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e) increase cooperation with Canada in responding to imminent security threats to our societies;

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Amendment 48

Geadis Geadi, Tobiasz Bocheński, Marion Maréchal, Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e) increase cooperation with Canada in responding to imminent security threats to our societies, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks and interference in democratic societies on both sides of the Atlantic, the increasing flows of illegal migrants, China’s assertiveness, the crisis in the Middle East, centred on Gaza, Syria, Iran and Lebanon, the fragile situation in Nepal, the massacres of Christians in Nigeria, Turkey’s threats of war against Greece, its continued provocations in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the ongoing illegal Turkish occupation of Cyprus;

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Amendment 49

Arkadiusz Mularczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e) increase cooperation with Canada in responding to imminent security threats to our societies, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks and interference in democratic societies on both sides of the Atlantic, the increasing flows of illegal migrants, China’s assertiveness, the crisis in the Middle East, centred on Gaza, Syria, Iran and Lebanon, the fragile situation in Nepal, the massacres of Christians in Nigeria, Turkey’s threats of war against Greece, its continued provocations in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the ongoing illegal Turkish occupation of Cyprus;

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Amendment 50

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e) increase cooperation with Canada in responding to imminent security threats to our societies, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks and interference in democratic societies on both sides of the Atlantic, including in the EU immediate neighbourhood, particularly the candidate countries, China’s assertiveness, increased volatility in US foreign policy, the consequences of climate change and the situation in the Middle East;

Or. en

Amendment 51

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 52

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 53

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 54

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e a) recognise Canada's ongoing military contributions to European security, in particular its leadership of NATO EfP Latvia and membership in the Global Coalition Against ISIS and the Drone Coalition, and encourage further cooperation in key areas such as battlefield procurement and to explore co-financing and joint trainings designed to boost drone-related production, in synergy with EU industrial and technological initiatives;

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Amendment 55

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e a) acknowledge that Canada is currently undergoing a pivotal moment, as it sees the neighbourly relationship with the United States, which is central to both its foreign and domestic policies, challenged and belittled by the current US administration; express its full support to Canada’s territorial integrity and condemns comments made by prominent US leaders seeking to influence the April 2025 parliamentary elections;

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Amendment 56

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e a) stress the need for joint efforts and mutual commitment to promoting peace, security, stability, and resilience in other regions of shared interest, including the Western Balkans, the Middle East, and the South Caucasus, and beyond;

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Amendment 57

Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(ea) step up cooperation between the EU and Canada, emphasising the sovereignty of nation states and roundly condemning any actions or statements that undermine that principle;

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Amendment 58

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(e b) recognise Canada's role in aiding the gradual integration of drone capabilities into multinational units - such as the recent incorporation of a counter-drone element into the Canadian-led NATO EfP brigade in Latvia - serves as a model for future force development and calls for greater use of existing certified testing grounds for training and integration between Canada and Member States; stress that operators require access to secure ranges, simulation environments and live-fire exercises to train in swarm tactics, counter-UAS and autonomous targeting; call for joint European counter-drone training centres in cooperation with Canada, drawing on the Canadian EfP battalion’s operational experience with drones on the Eastern Flank, in order to enhance cross-country training options, interoperability, doctrinal convergence and efficiency across the Union;

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Amendment 59

Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(f) reject any association of Canada with the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, the ReArm Europe plan, or any other initiatives related to the European defence industrial and technological base, considering that these instruments must remain strictly European in order to strengthen the Union’s strategic sovereignty and industrial autonomy, without increasing dependence on NATO or on external actors to the Union;

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Amendment 60

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(f) set out a roadmap to ensure the full and timely implementation of the commitments made in the Security and Defence Partnership, which provides a coherent political framework for joint efforts in this field under initiatives that complement the parties’ cooperation in NATO, such as Security Action for Europe (SAFE) and ReArm Europe; call for intensified cooperation in win-win areas where both Canada´s and the EU´s security and defence objectives can be aligned with their respective industrial policy efforts in defence, such as ice-breaker ships and building and operation of harbours;

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Amendment 61

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(f) set out a roadmap to ensure the full and timely implementation of the commitments made in the Security and Defence Partnership, which provides a coherent political framework for joint efforts in this field under initiatives that complement the parties’ cooperation in NATO, such as Security Action for Europe (SAFE) and ReArm Europe, which would help to integrate both Canada and the EU in each others military and industrial supply chains and harmonize our defence strategy and research;

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Amendment 62

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(f) set out a roadmap to ensure the full and timely implementation of the commitments made in the Security and Defence Partnership (SDP), which provides a coherent and comprehensive political framework for dialogue and cooperation across a broad spectrum of peace, security and defence areas, including selected EU security and defence initiatives that complement the parties’ cooperation in NATO, such as Security Action for Europe (SAFE) and ReArm Europe Plan/Defence Readiness 2030;

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Amendment 63

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point g

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(g) further build on the EU and Canada’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as the shared commitment to providing long-term political, military, financial and humanitarian assistance, inter alia, by jointly working towards forging a strong international alliance in favour of the use of immobilised Russian sovereign assets;

(g) pursue a coordinated diplomatic approach between the EU and Canada in supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, while refraining from the use of immobilised Russian sovereign assets, as such action would set a problematic precedent under international law;

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Amendment 64

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(f) set out a roadmap to ensure the full and timely implementation of the commitments made in the Security and Defence Partnership, which provides a coherent political framework for joint efforts in this field under initiatives that complement the parties’ cooperation in NATO, such as Security Action for Europe (SAFE) and ReArm Europe, with the goal to increase complementarity and cost-effectiveness for both parties;

Or. en

Amendment 65

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 66

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 67

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(f) ensure the full and timely implementation of the commitments made in the Security and Defence Partnership, which provides a coherent political framework for joint efforts in this field under initiatives that complement the parties’ cooperation in NATO, such as Security Action for Europe (SAFE) and ReArm Europe / Readiness 2030;

Or. en

Amendment 68

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(f a) work closely with Canada to return to the logic of common and collective security enshrined in the UN Charter and the Helsinki Accords to shape a future security architecture for Europe and the broader Euro-Atlantic region;

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Amendment 69

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point g

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(g) further build on the EU and Canada’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity;

Or. en

Amendment 70

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point g

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 71

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point g

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(g) further build on the EU and Canada’s steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as the shared commitment and cooperation, notably through the G7 and Coalition of the Willing formats, to providing long-term political, military, financial and humanitarian assistance, inter alia, by jointly working towards forging a strong international alliance in favour of the use of immobilised Russian sovereign assets through a reparations loan;

Or. en

Amendment 72

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point g

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(g) urgently strengthen the EU and Canada’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as the shared commitment to providing long-term political, military, financial and humanitarian assistance, inter alia, by jointly working towards forging a strong international alliance in favour of the use of immobilised Russian sovereign assets and an increase in military material assistance;

Or. fi

Amendment 73

Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point g

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 74

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(g a) develop the EU and Canada’s support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Palestine, as well as a shared commitment to providing long-term assistance, inter alia, by jointly working towards forging a strong international alliance in favour of the self-determination of the Palestinian people and an end to the illegal Israeli occupation;

Or. en

Amendment 75

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners;

(h) reassess the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia ensuring that any future measures serve EU citizens’ interests and contribute genuinely to peace;

Or. en

Amendment 76

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners;

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners; appreciate the alignment between the EU and Canada on the establishment of a special tribunal to invest Russian war crimes in Ukraine and cooperate on supporting the quest for accountability;

Or. en

Amendment 77

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners;

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners, jointly explore other ways of putting pressure on Russia;

Or. sv

Amendment 78

Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners;

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners and encourage coherence between respective sanction regimes;

Or. en

Amendment 79

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners;

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the more effective diplomatic, political and economic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners;

Or. fi

Amendment 80

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Russia with Canada and other partners;

(h) coordinate sanctions on and the diplomatic isolation of Vladimir Putin´s regime in Russia with Canada and other partners;

Or. en

Amendment 81

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h a) further advance coordination and cooperation in key areas such as crisis management, peacekeeping, military mobility, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, space security, AI and emerging technologies, energy security and identify areas to further enchance EU - Canada economic and military cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 82

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h a) build on the long-standing cooperation in security and defence, including in CSDP missions and operations and Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) projects, and expand its scope further;

Or. en

Amendment 83

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(h a) work with Canada and all involved countries to reduce tensions and avoid militarization in the Arctic region, focusing instead on preserving its ecological significance;

Or. en

Amendment 84

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i) review and increase cooperation with Canada to combat cyber and hybrid warfare threats and counter destabilising activities and disinformation;

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Or. en

Amendment 85

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i) review and increase cooperation with Canada to combat cyber and hybrid warfare threats and counter destabilising activities and disinformation;

(i) review and increase cooperation with Canada to combat cyber and hybrid warfare threats and counter destabilising activities and disinformation; focus in this light on the role of space, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in order to, among others, counter hybrid and information warfare;

Or. en

Amendment 86

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i) review and increase cooperation with Canada to combat cyber and hybrid warfare threats and counter destabilising activities and disinformation;

(i) review and increase cooperation with Canada to combat cyber and hybrid warfare threats and counter destabilising activities and disinformation, the election interference in particular, including in the EU candidate countries;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i) review and increase cooperation with Canada to combat cyber and hybrid warfare threats and counter destabilising activities and disinformation;

(i) review and increase cooperation with Canada to combat cyber and hybrid warfare threats and counter destabilising activities and, in particular, disinformation spread by hostile states;

Or. fi

Amendment 88

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i a) recognise Canada's potential to aid development of drone and counter-drone capability in joint-training, R&D, raw materials and mission critical software and encourages advancement of civ-mil cooperation with Canada in this area;

Or. en

Amendment 89

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i b) underline the importance of achieving quantum computing capabilities and recognises the potential for enhanced EU-Canada cooperation in the emerging technologies sector to ensure that key capabilities can be jointly developed;

Or. en

Amendment 90

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i c) recognise the emerging threat of Hyper war and the unique requirements this will place on defence architectures and the need for a high-tech industrial base that the EU-Canada relationship is well placed to address;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point i d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(i d) urge EU-Canada cooperation in regulating 5G implementation to comply with strict security standards that secures national and international information networks capable of encrypting communications;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point j

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(j) strengthen EU-Canada coordination to address multifaceted challenges posed by China’s growth and assertiveness;

(j) strengthen EU-Canada coordination to address multifaceted challenges posed by China’s growth and assertiveness, including in the Western Balkans;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point j

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(j) strengthen EU-Canada coordination to address multifaceted challenges posed by China’s growth and assertiveness;

(j) strengthen EU-Canada coordination to address multifaceted challenges posed by China’s growth and ambitions for power;

Or. fi

Amendment 94

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Nikola Bartůšek, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point j

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(j) strengthen EU-Canada coordination to address multifaceted challenges posed by China’s growth and assertiveness;

(j) strengthen EU-Canada cooperation to address multifaceted challenges posed by China’s growth and assertiveness;

Or. en

Amendment 95

Michał Kobosko, Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(j a) encourage Canadian authorities to continue and enhance its participation, alongside the European Union, in humanitarian and pro-democracy initiatives, particularly in the case of Belarus, including through increased support for instruments, which enable targeted, flexible, and effective assistance worldwide;

Or. en

Amendment 96

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(j a) encourage Member States to pursue a regulatory environment and procurement processes that coordinate and integrate the existing European ecosystem with Strategic Partners like Canada where they bring needed critical capabilities and raw materials;

Or. en

Amendment 97

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(j a) strengthen EU-Canada coordination to address multifaceted challenges posed by the US aggressive foreign policy and lack of respect for international law;

Or. en

Amendment 98

Marc Botenga

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(j b) reinforce EU and Canada diplomatic and trade relations with BRICS and partner countries, notably China and India, to downscale common dependence on the U.S. by diversifying trade relations;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k) acknowledge that neither the EU nor Canada played a decisive role in the Middle East peace process, and that the EU Commission has once again demonstrated its inconsistency and lack of international political weight; stress that the EU's post-conflict reconstruction pledges do not fall within its core competences;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k) work with Canada towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East by incorporating the 21-point peace plan agreed in October 2025; step up cooperation with well-functioning aid organisations to secure the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, and not to benefit Hamas in any way, as has been the case in the past via UNRWA, for example, and support all diplomatic and operative efforts aimed at enhancing comprehensive regional stability, while ensuring that Hamas has no role in Gaza in future, and countering malicious states such as Iran that threaten security and peace in the region;

Or. sv

Amendment 101

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k) work with Canada towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East through a negotiated two-state solution; step up cooperation to secure the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, and support all diplomatic and operative efforts aimed at enhancing comprehensive regional stability; join efforts to support a peaceful political transition and the protection of all minorities in Syria; work with Canada to assist Jordan and Lebanon that are highly affected by instability in the region;

Or. en

Amendment 102

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Jaroslav Bžoch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k) work with Canada towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East through a negotiated two-state solution; and support all diplomatic and operative efforts aimed at enhancing comprehensive regional stability;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k) work with Canada to eradicate terrorism and towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East through a negotiated two-state solution; step up cooperation to secure the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, and support all diplomatic and operative efforts aimed at enhancing comprehensive regional stability;

Or. fi

Amendment 104

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec, Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k a) stress the EU’s and Canada’s joint determination to advance the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda through enhanced bilateral cooperation and by promoting these objectives within multilateral fora, and to encourage both sides to develop concrete joint initiatives, capacity-building efforts and diplomatic actions aimed at integrating gender perspectives across peace and security policies, in line with the EU’s Strategic Approach to Women, Peace and Security and Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security;

Or. en

Amendment 105

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k a) further build on the coordinated support of the EU and Canada for the Republic of Moldova’s sovereignity, territorial integrity, and resilience in the face of targeted hybrid activities by the Russian Federation as well as of the repercussion of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k a) continue supporting the EU-Canada Green Alliance as a joint commitment to ambitious environment and climate action on the global stage, including support to the full implementation of the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 107

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k a) recognise the role that Canada has played in NATO’s Capacity Building Initiatives (CBI) in Middle East stabilization via training missions to local security forces and the support the EU and Member States can provide by assuming civilian responsibilities in certain CBI initiatives;

Or. en

Amendment 108

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k a) engage more closely with Canada in upholding stability in the Indo-Pacific, building on Canada's long-standing presence in the region;

Or. en

Amendment 109

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k a) coordinate the diplomatic isolation of Israel as well as sanctions on Israel with Canada; encourage Canada to join The Hague Group;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(k a) commend Canada for its participation to the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh alongside many EU Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 111

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(l a) recognise Canada's valuable contribution to both the Military Mobility and NetLogHubs PESCO projects and urge the EU to further promote pooling and sharing with Canada in a manner that incorporates NATO’s Smart Defence, Connected Forces Initiative and Defence Investment Pledge that can be reinforced by an EU-Canada Capability Action Plan that seeks to better forge synergies, interoperability and efficiencies into the relationship between suppliers and end-users;

Or. en

Amendment 112

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(l a) pay tribute to Canada’s commitment to European security as embodied by Canada’s current “Operation Reassurance” in Latvia, which is providing vital security to the EU as a whole;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point l b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(l b) recommend the establishment of a bilateral agreement with Canada for secure co-production and tech transfer of CUAS capability by using co-development and co-financing models that permit access to proven systems;

Or. en

Amendment 114

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point m

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(m) further strengthen cooperation with Canada in defending multilateralism to jointly address the emerging and dangerous geopolitical realities affecting our shared values, interests and security;

(m) further strengthen cooperation with Canada in defending cooperation to jointly address the emerging geopolitical realities affecting our shared values, interests and security;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(m a) encourage Member States and EDF to collaborate actively with Canada in order to facilitate transatlantic technological and industrial development in a manner that removes barriers and protectionism and ensures that export licensing processes/technological transfer policies are synergized among Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 116

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point n

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(n) reinforce EU-Canada cooperation in multilateral forums by coordinating positions, aligning initiatives and working together to defend shared values;

(n) reinforce EU-Canada cooperation in multilateral forums by coordinating positions, aligning initiatives where this is in both parties’ interests and working together to defend shared values;

Or. fi

Amendment 117

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point n a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(n a) support efforts to establish multilateral lending institutions in cooperation with Canada to complement EU defence financing and capability development by fully utilizing access to low-cost, long-term funding, while also incentivising innovation and growth in our industrial base;

Or. en

Amendment 118

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO;

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO, and work together to reform and improve the effectiveness of fora such as the UN that are no longer fully serving their purpose;

Or. sv

Amendment 119

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO;

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO; coordinate efforts to accomplish the long-needed reform of multilateral organisations, such as the UN and in particular the WTO;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO;

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, international organisations like the International Criminal Court, WTO and NATO, as well as international fora such as G7 and G20;

Or. en

Amendment 121

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO;

(o) assume the joint responsibility and work together closely and consistently to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20 and NATO;

(o) work together to safeguard the vital role and functioning of multilateral institutions, such as the UN, G7, G20;

Or. en

Amendment 123

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o a) encourage closer coordination of EU and Canadian engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, aligning their respective Indo-Pacific strategies to promote a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific, including by working jointly with regional partners (such as ASEAN, Japan and others) on maritime security, connectivity, and upholding international law in the East and South China Seas and the Taiwan Strait;

Or. en

Amendment 124

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o a) uphold the joint efforts towards realizing a much-needed strategic reform of the WTO that becomes urgent and indispensable in view of ensuring the stability of the global trade system and long-term prosperity of all parties;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o a) enhance cooperation on the legislation of social media and big tech companies, while strengthening the EU DSA and DMA legislation;

Or. en

Amendment 126

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point o b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(o b) work together with Canada to jointly foster our common relationship with the United States, which is crucial for both Canada’s and the EU’s security and economy;

Or. en

Amendment 127

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law, particularly the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and defend the rules-based international order and therefore strengthen multilateral institutions such as the Arctic Council ;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, including Russia’s expansion of military infrastructure and China’s growing strategic presence, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

Or. en

Amendment 129

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

(p) express concern over Russia’s military build-up in the Arctic and China’s growing interest in the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

Or. fi

Amendment 130

Alice Teodorescu Måwe

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, especially by Russia, but also over China’s growing interest in the region, and therefore work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace and stability using all appropriate technical and legal tools;

Or. sv

Amendment 131

Ingeborg Ter Laak

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law, and promote protection of the Arctic environment;

Or. en

Amendment 132

Arkadiusz Mularczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada and the United States to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

Or. en

Amendment 133

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Jaroslav Bžoch, Nikola Bartůšek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p) express concern over the militarisation of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

(p) note the increasing security role of the Arctic, and work with Canada to preserve the Arctic as a region of peace, stability and cooperation under international law;

Or. en

Amendment 134

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p a) underline the strategic importance of the Arctic region for both the European Union and Canada, given its growing geopolitical, environmental and economic relevance; call for deeper EU–Canada cooperation in the Arctic, including on sustainable development, maritime security, environmental monitoring, and research on climate resilience, as well as enhanced coordination within multilateral forums such as the Arctic Council; encourage the establishment of structured dialogues between EU and Canadian institutions to promote joint situational awareness, infrastructure protection, and the resilience of northern communities, while upholding the rights of Indigenous peoples and the principles of international law governing the Arctic;

Or. en

Amendment 135

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p a) are of the opinion that greater coordination with Canada in securing peaceful cooperation and freedom of navigation in the Arctic and to make the most of possible synergies, serves as the best reply to growing Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic; take note of Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework and encourages the EU to partner with Canada to ensure proper coordination in the region; in this regard call for a robust EU-Arctic Dialogue with Canada in support of implementation of the EU policy towards the Arctic;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(pa) note that, as a result of increasing geopolitical tensions, Canada and the EU cannot stand by and watch security developments from the sidelines, but must instead establish a concrete strategy to safeguard Canada and the EU’s Arctic Member States;

Or. fi

Amendment 137

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p a) enhance EU-Canada cooperation to preserve the heritage and livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples;

Or. en

Amendment 138

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p b) support efforts to strengthen resilience from potential pressure coming from PRC or other actors who do not prioritize extraction of minerals in environmentally friendly and sustainable ways or respecting international norms and United Nations Conventions; call for greater cooperation with Canada in this regard and calls on Stratcom Task Force to monitor campaigns aimed at influencing decision making processes on extractions of minerals undertaken in the region;

Or. en

Amendment 139

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p c) call for more regular exchanges of view on the Arctic issues at the level of Political and Security Committee and during Council meetings as well as an important area of EU-NATO consultations;

Or. en

Amendment 140

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p d) recommend that Member States consider new Permanent Structured Cooperation projects with Canada, for example concentrated on search and rescue or environmental response, to be created that aim to enhance the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) capabilities in the Arctic; encourage the EU and Member States to perform simulation exercises with Canada in how the Civil Protection Mechanism may be broadly implemented in the Arctic;

Or. en

Amendment 141

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p e) take the view that the EU Maritime Strategy should be updated to reflect new opportunities and challenges alongside Strategic Partners like Canada. Similar assessments and reviews should be carried out in other EU policies, including the EU space policy to assess expanding existing satellite programmes to cover the Arctic region’s specific needs in cooperation with Canada, including to permit access to the use of Copernicus to track developments in the Arctic;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point p f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(p f) emphasize the role the Arctic plays with climatological as well as a geographical competitive advantage in digital connectivity between North America, Europe and Asia as well as location centres for data storage; encourage close cooperation with Canada in the construction of new digital highways through extended fibre optic cable systems and infrastructure that should also enable better digital connectivity for Arctic communities as well as healthcare support and social services (e.g. tele health services) to online education to an overall easier access to the global economy;

Or. en

Amendment 143

Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point q

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic;

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic; recognise Canada’s key role in Arctic governance and encourages deeper coordination on environmental protection, maritime security, and sustainable resource development in the region; underline the need to cooperate with Canada as a like-minded partner in the Arctic, while ensuring that European interests and strategic autonomy are fully preserved;

Or. en

Amendment 144

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point q

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic;

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic and increased announced investment in infrastructure in the Northern territories of Canada; work together with Canada to ensure high Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) standards are applied in the implementation of infrastructure and mining projects in the Arctic;

Or. en

Amendment 145

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point q

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic;

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic, as exemplified by China’s declaration that it is a ‘near-Arctic state’;

Or. fi

Amendment 146

Marc Botenga, Pernando Barrena Arza

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point q

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic;

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic and agressive US interference;

Or. en

Amendment 147

Arkadiusz Mularczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point q

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(q) work closely with Canada to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic;

(q) work closely with Canada and the United States to safeguard Greenland’s autonomy and agency of the Greenlandic people, in the context of increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic;

Or. en

Amendment 148

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(q a) promote enabling policy environments for indigenous peoples in the Arctic to be able to exercise their free, prior and informed consent before approving any project affecting their lands, territories, or resources — particularly regarding development, utilization, or exploitation of natural resources;

Or. en

Amendment 149

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point q b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(q b) put in place a structured dialogue with Canada on ecosystem and biodiversity protection, implementation of international environmental standards, resilient infrastructure, maritime route security, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge into decision-making; encourage closer cooperation in scientific and cultural fields to empower Indigenous populations and strengthen their resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 150

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r) strengthen cooperation between the EU, Canada, Denmark and Greenland, building on the historic agreement reached to peacefully resolve long-standing boundary disputes;

(r) strengthen cooperation between the EU, Canada, Denmark and Greenland, building on the historic agreement reached to peacefully resolve long-standing boundary disputes; welcome the signature of the new fisheries-specific Memorandum of Understanding between Greenland and the territory of Nunavut in Canada;

Or. en

Amendment 151

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r a) call for the establishment of a dedicated EU-Canada Arctic cooperation framework to ensure the High North remains a region of peace, security and sustainable development; underline that closer coordination - including through the Arctic Council and other relevant fora - is essential to uphold international law (notably UNCLOS - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), tackle climate and environmental challenges, and protect the interests and rights of Arctic communities and Indigenous Peoples;

Or. en

Amendment 152

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r a) urge the EU to implement an ambitious, forward-looking and environmentally sustainable investment plan for the Arctic, by increasing funding in key areas such as scientific research and more Horizon 2020 funding allocated to Arctic research, development and innovation (RDI), space, digital and transport infrastructure, space technologies, sustainable shipping, sustainable extraction and processing of raw materials, renewable energy and other low-carbon activities and tourism;

Or. en

Amendment 153

Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(ra) together with Canada, secure the social, economic and legal foundations for indigenous peoples living in the Arctic to maintain their culture and livelihoods; in addition, take into account and make efforts to slow down climate change, which is clearly progressing more quickly in the Arctic region than in continental areas, and its impact on the indigenous peoples and other inhabitants of the Arctic region;

Or. fi

Amendment 154

Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r a) enhance EU-Canada cooperation on Arctic security, including joint monitoring of strategic maritime corridors such as the GIUK Gap, early-warning systems, threat assessments, and coordinated responses to hybrid and conventional threats, in line with NATO and EU security frameworks;

Or. en

Amendment 155

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r a) deepen cooperation with Canada in tackling the impact of climate change on the Arctic, enhance adaptation strategies, support monitoring initiatives and increase investments in research, transport and energy infrastructure, and resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 156

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r a) support Canada in responding to the ever more present Chinese activities in the Canadian Arctic through enhanced cooperation in science, economic development and military cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 157

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r a) work together to protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples, as well as their languages and culture;

Or. en

Amendment 158

Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point r b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(r b) coordinate efforts with Canada to safeguard Arctic critical infrastructure, including submarine cables, pipelines, and communication systems, addressing hybrid threats such as cyberattacks, GPS interference, and shadow fleet operations; support joint risk assessments, incident reporting, and resilience standards to protect EU and Canadian strategic interests;

Or. en

Amendment 159

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – subheading 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Trade in goods and services, digital trade and investment

Trade in goods and services, digital trade and investment, and economic security

Or. en

Amendment 160

Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point s

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(s) promote the benefits of CETA within the Member States and the EU, which include, but are not limited to, increased market access, simplified trade and reduced barriers for SMEs;

(s) firmly reject attempts to promote CETA within the Member States and the EU, underlining that such efforts disregard unresolved issues relating to national sovereignty, food security, and the equivalence of production and environmental standards; recall that Canada is not subject to mirror clauses ensuring equivalence with EU environmental, sanitary, and production standards, which puts European SMEs, farmers, and producers at a competitive disadvantage and undermines the Union’s commitment to fair and sustainable trade;

Or. en

Amendment 161

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point s

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(s) promote the benefits of CETA within the Member States and the EU, which include, but are not limited to, increased market access, simplified trade and reduced barriers for SMEs;

(s) take note that the fact that more than one third of the Member States have not yet ratified CETA; calls for a thorough reassessment of whether the agreement genuinely serves the national economic interests of EU citizens and SMEs;

Or. en

Amendment 162

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point s

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(s) promote the benefits of CETA within the Member States and the EU, which include, but are not limited to, increased market access, simplified trade and reduced barriers for SMEs;

(s) promote the benefits of CETA within the Member States and the EU, which include, but are not limited to, increased market access, simplified trade and reduced barriers for SMEs, which can help Member States achieve the necessary economic growth amid intensifying global competition;

Or. fi

Amendment 163

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point s

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(s) promote the benefits of CETA within the Member States and the EU, which include, but are not limited to, increased market access, simplified trade and reduced barriers for SMEs;

(s) promote the benefits of CETA within the Member States and the EU, which include, but are not limited to, increased market access, simplified trade, defence-sector investment, and reduced barriers for SMEs;

Or. en

Amendment 164

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(s a) enhance cooperation in the area of the resilience of supply chains by diversifying the supply of minerals critical to our respective industries;

Or. en

Amendment 165

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Jaroslav Bžoch, Nikola Bartůšek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(s a) enhance EU-Canada trade and investment relationship in order to increase the competitiveness of European companies;

Or. en

Amendment 166

Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t) call on the 10 Member States that have not yet ratified CETA to do so swiftly, as an important political signal ahead of the 10-year anniversary, in 2027, of its provisional application;

(t) reaffirm that the full ratification of CETA falls exclusively within the sovereignty of the Member States under their respective constitutional procedures, and reminds that serious concerns persist regarding food sovereignty, the protection of European farmers, and compliance with the European Union’s sanitary standards; consider that no invitation to ratify can be made, nor any encouragement given by the European institutions, until binding guarantees have been provided concerning traceability, farming methods, the use of animal meal, the equivalence of production standards, and the protection of sensitive agricultural sectors, in order to ensure a level of protection equivalent to that of the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 167

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t) call on the 10 Member States that have not yet ratified CETA to do so swiftly, as an important political signal ahead of the 10-year anniversary, in 2027, of its provisional application;

(t) urge on the 10 Member States that have not yet ratified CETA to do so as swiftly as possible, as an important political signal ahead of the 10-year anniversary, in 2027, of its provisional application, as to unlock the full potential of the reciprocal market access;

Or. en

Amendment 168

Marion Maréchal

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t) call on the 10 Member States that have not yet ratified CETA to do so swiftly, as an important political signal ahead of the 10-year anniversary, in 2027, of its provisional application;

(t) carry out a new in-depth assessment of the economic, social and environmental impact of CETA before any further ratification, in particular with regard to the protection of European farmers, food safety and reciprocity of health and environmental standards;

Or. fr

Amendment 169

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t) call on the 10 Member States that have not yet ratified CETA to do so swiftly, as an important political signal ahead of the 10-year anniversary, in 2027, of its provisional application;

(t) respect the sovereign decisions of the 10 Member States that have not ratified CETA and ensure that any trade agreement genuinely benefits European taxpayers;

Or. en

Amendment 170

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t a) launch a dedicated EU-Canada initiative to strengthen joint strategic resilience and innovation, with a focus on developing secure and diversified supply chains for critical raw materials, batteries, semiconductors and other key technologies essential for the green and digital transitions; call for enhanced cooperation under the Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials and alignment on high standards in clean energy, artificial intelligence and industrial innovation; underline that these efforts should reduce strategic dependencies on authoritarian regimes, boost competitiveness, and uphold shared democratic values and sustainability commitments;

Or. en

Amendment 171

Michał Kobosko, Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t a) within the recently started negotiations of the Digital Trade Agreement:

- enhance cooperation with Canada in the field of digital policies, notably in regard to aligning our regulatory frameworks and standards, in particular, to make online platforms safer and more inclusive, to develop trustworthy AI systems;

- intensify cooperation in establishing interoperable Public Digital Infrastructures, that ensure technological sovereignty and competition-friendly market environment, and is founded on fair and competitive economic models and decentralised governance;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t a) call for expediting the existing cooperation on nuclear technologies, including fuels and fuel cycle services, through the negotiation of a modernized and comprehensive Canada-Euratom Nuclear Cooperation Agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 173

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Jaroslav Bžoch, Nikola Bartůšek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t a) build on the EU-Canada strategic partnership on raw materials (launched in 2021) in order to further increase the security of supply and the resilience of the EU in the area of the critical raw materials;

Or. en

Amendment 174

Miriam Lexmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t a) strengthen cooperation in the field of critical raw materials to enhance the resilience and security of supply chains against external economic pressures, including coercive practices;

Or. en

Amendment 175

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t a) welcome the development of a joint digital ecosystem with shared standards and compatibility across key domains such AI regulation, critical technology supply chains, and 5G infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(ta) strengthen EU-Canada cooperation and trade relations to reduce harmful dependencies on raw materials;

Or. fi

Amendment 177

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t a) foster cooperation with Canada as a key partner for energy security and critical minerals production or exploitation;

Or. en

Amendment 178

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t b) emphasize the renewed relevance of the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership on Critical Raw Materials concluded in 2021 and calls for further building on it, including through strengthened technical and scientific cooperation, increased infrastructure investments and facilitating approval mechanisms for scaling of strategic investment projects; call for the EU to step up as the leading foreign investor in Canadian mining, in full respect of the environmental principles of the EU, as to counterbalance the dramatic rise of the Chinese and US presence;

Or. en

Amendment 179

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t b) intensify energy security cooperation with Canada in support of the EU's climate and diversification goals; call for expanding the EU-Canada High-Level Energy Dialogue to develop joint actions on hydrogen, critical energy infrastructure protection, and sustainable energy trade (such as liquefied natural gas in the short term and green hydrogen in the long term), thereby reducing reliance on unreliable suppliers and accelerating the green transition in both economies;

Or. en

Amendment 180

Michał Kobosko, Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t b) encourage closer cooperation between the European Union and Canada in the field of critical raw materials, and call for the development of a comprehensive cooperation strategy in this area, taking into account the growing global importance of these resources, particularly nickel;

Or. en

Amendment 181

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t b) call for close cooperation with Canada on the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) as a source of safe, diversified, clean and reliable energy with a view to strengthen the EU's energy security;

Or. en

Amendment 182

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t c) cooperate closely on meeting future energy needs and strengthening energy security, by jointly exploring more resilient, diversified, reliable energy supply chains, including clean tech value chains, LNG, renewables, safe and sustainable low-carbon hydrogen and other safe and sustainable low-carbon technologies;

Or. en

Amendment 183

Reinis Pozņaks

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t c) call for advancing cooperation between the EU and Canada in the supply of critical raw materials, including by exploring new opportunities to facilitate the two-way flow of investment, materials and expertise through the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials;

Or. en

Amendment 184

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point t d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(t d) continue the existing cooperation on nuclear technologies, including fuels and fuel cycle services, through the negotiation of a modernized and comprehensive Canada-Euratom Nuclear Cooperation Agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 185

António Tânger Corrêa, Tomáš Kubín, Hermann Tertsch, Jaroslav Bžoch, Nikola Bartůšek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point u

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(u) ensure close coordination with Canada to help fill critical gaps, reinforce multilateral development frameworks, promote sustainable development and inclusive international partnerships, and uphold support for civil society and democratic resilience;

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Or. en

Amendment 186

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point u

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(u) ensure close coordination with Canada to help fill critical gaps, reinforce multilateral development frameworks, act as a stronger counterweight to authoritarian regimes and counter their growing global influence, promote sustainable development and inclusive international partnerships, and uphold support for civil society and democratic resilience;

Or. fi

Amendment 187

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point u

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 188

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point u

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(u) ensure close coordination with Canada to help fill critical gaps, reinforce multilateral development frameworks, promote sustainable development and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda with its Sustainable Development Goals, inclusive international partnerships, and uphold support for civil society and democratic resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 189

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(u a) jointly address emerging challenges threatening global development, including the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the pause in U.S. foreign assistance;

Or. en

Amendment 190

Arkadiusz Mularczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(u a) express deep concern about reports on arson attacks against churches in Canada and call on the Canadian government to fully investigate all such cases without delay;

Or. en

Amendment 191

Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(v a) promote joint Arctic research initiatives with Canada, ensuring scientific collaboration also accounts for dual-use security risks; encourage open data sharing, monitoring of climate, environmental, and strategic developments, and the integration of research into policy and security planning;

Or. en

Amendment 192

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(v a) foster exchange programmes for young entrepreneurs, researchers and investors to strengthen transatlantic innovation;

Or. en

Amendment 193

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point w

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(w) increase societal resilience by leveraging Canada’s association to Horizon Europe, enhancing cooperation in education and research, facilitating transatlantic mobility of young people for work, studies and volunteering and exploring further the opportunities for people-to-people contact and study exchanges, building on Erasmus and Erasmus+, without forgetting that financial resources are limited and that this means there is a need to restrict these programmes primarily to citizens of EU Member States;

Or. fi

Amendment 194

Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point w

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(w) increase societal resilience by leveraging Canada’s association to Horizon Europe, enhancing cooperation in education, research, and scientific collaboration in the strategic domains, facilitating and encouraging transatlantic mobility of young people for work, studies and volunteering, streamlining mutual recognition of skills, and exploring further the opportunities for people-to-people contact and study exchanges, building on Erasmus and Erasmus+;

Or. en

Amendment 195

Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella, Pierre-Romain Thionnet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(w a) note with concern that Canada’s demographic growth depends almost entirely on international migration, illustrating a trend also observed in Europe, where population growth increasingly relies on external inputs rather than on internal vitality; regret that neither in Canada nor in most Member States have strong and consistent natality or family-support policies been implemented to safeguard demographic continuity and social cohesion; underline that true sovereignty cannot exist without a people’s ability to renew itself through national policies supporting families, birth rates and cultural transmission; further note that the transformation of Canada’s higher-education system into an immigration pathway rather than an academic exchange space reflects a structural loss of control over migration policy; stress that, in the European context, programmes such as Erasmus+ must preserve their educational and temporary character to avoid becoming indirect tools of mass migration;

Or. en

Amendment 196

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(w a) foster cooperation and the exchange of good practices to jointly promote equality and inclusion of marginalised groups in the EU, Canada and globally, building on initiatives such as the EU's Union of Equality and Canada's Indigenous Justice Strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 197

Tobias Cremer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point w b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(w b) recognise the role of culture in strengthening people-to-people ties; take concrete steps to support cooperation, mobility and exchange in the cultural sector, with a focus on young, emerging and independent artists and other culture professionals;

Or. en

Amendment 198

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(w a) cooperate with Canada in advancing democratic resilience globally, by supporting free media, electoral integrity and civil society in vulnerable democracies;

Or. en

Amendment 199

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point x

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(x) continue building a genuine partnership of equals with Canada, based on trust, shared values and common interests;

(x) continue building a pragmatic partnership with Canada, based on the pursuit of EU citizens’ prosperity rather than global activism;

Or. en

Amendment 200

Geadis Geadi, Tobiasz Bocheński, Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point x

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(x) continue building a genuine partnership of equals with Canada, based on trust, shared values and common interests;

(x) continue building a genuine partnership of equals with Canada, based on trust and shared principles and values rooted in international law and democracy;

Or. en

Amendment 201

Arkadiusz Mularczyk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point x

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(x) continue building a genuine partnership of equals with Canada, based on trust, shared values and common interests;

(x) continue building a genuine partnership of equals with Canada, based on trust and shared principles and values rooted in international law and democracy;

Or. en

Amendment 202

Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point x a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(x a) strengthen multilateral Arctic governance with Canada, including cooperation through the Arctic Council, observer states, and NATO, to uphold international law, maritime freedom, and conflict prevention; promote EU-Canada-led initiatives for dialogue, crisis response, and joint exercises;

Or. en

Amendment 203

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point y

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(y) promote engagement in cooperation initiatives not only with Canada’s central government, but also with its provincial authorities and other relevant bodies;

(y) promote engagement in cooperation initiatives not only with Canada’s central government, but also with its provincial and municipal authorities and other relevant bodies;

Or. en

Amendment 204

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 – point y

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

(y) promote engagement in cooperation initiatives not only with Canada’s central government, but also with its provincial authorities and other relevant bodies;

(y) promote engagement in cooperation initiatives with Canada's central government exclusively in sectors where cooperation is mutually beneficial and financially efficient;

Or. en