Byelection wins a ‘clear message’ of support for trade stance, Carney says

Support for Canada deepening its relationship with Europe is growing, a new poll has found, as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to travel to Strasbourg, France, to strengthen ties with the European Union. An Abacus Data survey , which was conducted from September 4 to 9, found that 80 per cent of Canadians say Canada should deepen strategic cooperation with the European Union on foreign policy, defence, and economic priorities — up six points since February. The European Union itself is viewed positively by 71 per cent of Canadians, up five points since February, compared to 16 per...