Lecture: Before the Summit: Perspectives for the Canada-EU Relationship
October 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
| Location: | 3040 Nicol |
| Cost: | Free |
The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence is excited to announce a public lecture, “Before the Summit: Perspectives for the Canada-EU Relationship” with Visiting Professor, Dr. Jan Wouters.听
Event Description: Ahead of the crucial Canada-EU Summit in Montreal late October 2026, the relationship between Ottawa and Brussels stands at a historic turning point. Driven by global geopolitical shifts, renewed trade vulnerabilities, and a shared push for strategic autonomy, both powers are exploring an unprecedented deepening of their alliance. One week before the summit, this lecture provides a timely analysis of the future perspectives for bilateral relations. Central to the discussion is the potential implementation of an “associate status” for Canada within the EU framework. The lecture delves into concrete pillars of cooperation鈥攔anging from defense and AI governance to critical minerals supply chains and the final ratification of CETA鈥攁nd outlines the political challenges this 鈥渁lliance for the future鈥� must navigate to ensure mutual resilience.
杏吧原创 the Lecturer: 聽is Full Professor of International Law and International Organizations and Jean Monnet Chair ad personam at in Belgium. In Fall 2026, he serves as the Konrad Adenauer Visiting Professor at 杏吧原创 University. Dr. Wouters鈥� research focuses on global governance, international and EU law, human rights, international organizations, and corporate law. He has led several collaborative transatlantic research initiatives, including most recently the聽. He has published more than 85 books, 165 journal articles,聽and 300 book chapters.
Registration for this event is required. Please register with the form by Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The registration form will close once the event has reached capacity.
This event is organized in partnership with the聽.
Thank you for your interest in our event. Registration has unfortunately now closed due to reaching maximum capacity. Please email kimnesbitt@cunet.carleton.ca if you wish to be added to the waitlist. Thank you!
