Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday began a two-day official visit to France, during which he will meet with President Emmanuel Macaron to discuss bilateral issues and regional issues of common interest
During the visit, the Canadian Prime Minister will address the French National Assembly, the House of Representatives, in an unprecedented move by a Canadian Prime Minister. This opportunity was available to 20 foreign leaders during the Fifth French Republic
Both Paris and Ottawa describe their relations as an "exceptional partnership" based on strong, close cooperation
There is a consensus between the two countries on the importance of combating "climate imbalance" through the "Paris Agreement" as well as on terrorism, which Canada responded by sending troops to the next French troops