European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen rounded out her two-day visit to Canada with a speech to Parliament Tuesday night, highlighting the close relationship between Canada and Europe, and underscoring the importance of staying united with Ukraine against Russia.
Von der Leyen’s trip to Kingston, Ont. and Ottawa has focused on clean energy, trade, and support for Ukraine, all themes she delved into in her remarks to Members of Parliament and senators.Von der Leyen began her address by recognizing the connections between Canada and the European Union, saying “harsh times reveal true friends,” before highlighting the global impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We will stand up for Ukraine to be the master of their own future. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, and we will keep supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes,” she also said, to more applause from parliamentarians. Von der Leyen has been calling for Canada to export more clean hydrogen to Europe, as the block of countries tries to wean itself off Russian energy.
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