Overview
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada’s accession, granting Canadian industry access to EU‑supported joint procurement projects.
- Ottawa has not disclosed the entry fee, and officials say technical details covering exemptions, non‑EU share limits and intellectual property controls are still being finalized.
- SAFE projects generally require at least 65% EU content and cap third‑country inputs at 35%, though partner countries may receive exemptions in exchange for a fee calibrated to expected benefits.
- EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said 19 participating EU states have filed spending plans under SAFE, with 15 including support for Ukraine described as “billions, not millions.”
- Talks for the United Kingdom to participate ended without agreement last week after a dispute over the price of entry.