Canada and the European Union wrapped up their Montreal summit with a so-called “Alliance for the Future” — outlining closer cooperation on trade, critical minerals, energy, defence and artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership aims to diversify Canada’s export markets and strengthen supply chains as the country seeks to reduce its economic reliance on the United States. “The more independence that we have, the more leverage we have in negotiating with the U.S.,” explains University of Ottawa professor Patrick Leblond. He joins Global’s Jazan Grewal to explain how deeper ties could benefit Canadians through jobs and access to goods and services, and why disagreement over the term "associate member" is unlikely to derail cooperation. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews