French President Emmanuel Macron has touched down in Canada with a focus on promoting the French language and artificial intelligence. This visit marks his second since attending a G7 summit in 2018, with plans to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa and Montreal. The French presidency describes Canada as an exceptionally close country to France, outside the EU.
Macron aims to enhance French language and culture in Canada, extending beyond Quebec, the Francophone province. Discussions will range from promoting AI, with Canada being a key player in the sector, to attracting Canadian investors to France. The visit holds significance as Macron and Trudeau, once heralded as young, dynamic leaders, now navigate political setbacks in their respective countries.
While Macron faces challenges in power-sharing due to lost legislative elections, Trudeau’s Liberal government’s popularity has dipped after nearly a decade in office. The leaders’ meeting signifies a new chapter in their leadership journeys amidst changing political landscapes. AFP holds exclusive rights to this content – any redistribution requires their prior written consent.
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