Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne attended a meeting with euro area ministers to discuss global macroeconomic imbalances and strengthen ties with the EU amid low relations with the US. They agreed on coordinating policy actions to promote rebalancing and address geo-economic threats. Champagne emphasized deepening Canada-EU relations on security, trade, and innovation. Discussions on the euro's role in international trade and digital monetary policy were also initiated, with a focus on addressing global economic imbalances.