On 29 June, the European Commission and Canada convened the EU-Canada Energy Security Business Roundtable on the sidelines of the 11th IEA Energy Efficiency Conference in Montreal, reaffirming their commitment to a stronger transatlantic energy partnership.
Co-chaired by Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, and Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, the roundtable brought together EU Ministers, Canadian provincial governments as well as European and Canadian companies to drive forward cooperation on electrification, clean energy technologies and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Roundtable participants discussed how to strengthen resilient and diversified clean energy supply chains, with particular attention to electricity grids, critical components, and the conditions needed to unlock private sector investment. They also examined Canada’s role in Europe’s energy security, including Canadian LNG. The event was followed by a dedicated business-to-business workshop on LNG, bringing together Canadian projects and potential EU off-takers.
Building on the commitments made of last year’s EU-Canada Summit, participants identified opportunities to further strengthen transatlantic business cooperation on energy, leveraging the strong economic complementarities between the two regions. Against a challenging backdrop of rising global energy demand, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical volatility, participants agreed that the EU-Canada partnership is more critical than ever.
The outcomes of today’s discussions will directly inform the ambitions and deliverables of the next EU-Canada Summit, scheduled for 29–30 October 2026 in Canada.
Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said:
“The EU-Canada partnership is not just a friendship of values. It is also a strategic asset. Especially at a time when we face turbulent geopolitics and volatile energy markets. By working even closer together on secure and reliable energy supplies, we can strengthen our resilience on both sides of the Atlantic.”
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, said:
“Today’s discussion demonstrates Canada and the EU’s shared commitment to strengthening global energy security through diversified supply, clean energy technologies, and strong transatlantic partnership. By bringing companies, governments and stakeholders together, we are turning collaboration into action, reinforcing Canada’s position as a reliable and responsible energy partner of choice for the EU and beyond.”
