Canadian Prime ​Minister Mark Carney called for stronger ​ties with France ​in the face ⁠of new global ​threats.

France and Canada ​have tasked their space agencies and defence ​ministries to ​jointly develop space launch systems ‌and ⁠ground reception facilities, PM Carney said.

Canada and France will start sharing space-launch systems and satellite data reception facilities.

“Only a few kilometres separate Canada and France at their closest point,” Mr. Carney said Sunday. “Our values ​​are even closer.“

Reuters: Canada’s Carney calls for stronger ties with France in face of new global threats

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