New Canada-EU Partnership to Promote Digital ID, Tackle Disinformation

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office says the partnership is about ‘harnessing the power of the digital space while protecting citizens.’

(L-R) European Council President Charles Michel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyon arrive for a news conference in St. John’s on Nov. 24, 2023, the second day of the Canada-EU Summit. Paul Daly/The Canadian Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the launch of a digital partnership with the European Union to promote the interoperable use of digital credentials, counter disinformation, and cooperate on artificial intelligence (AI).

Details about the partnership were released Nov. 24 after Mr. Trudeau met with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for a leaders’ summit.