Canada–European Union relations
European Union |
Canada |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| European Union Delegation, Ottawa | Mission of Canada, Brussels |
Modern contemporary relations between Canada, and the European Union (EU) and its forerunners date back to the 1950s. While the relationship is primarily an economic one, there are also matters of political cooperation. Many Canadians are native speakers of English and French; both being European languages. In addition, several of local provincial and federal government offices of Canada practice official bilingualism in these working languages.
Canada's relations with the European Union has been referred to by the 27 member-bloc as one of the European Union's "global strategic partners" and a "trusted partner for Europe."
Two overseas territories of EU members (Greenland and Saint Pierre and Miquelon) lie adjacent to Canadian territorial waters, as well as a land border with the Kingdom of Denmark (via Greenland) on Hans Island.