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EU and Canada boost their strategic digital partnership to address new challenges

Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton and Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne met on 1 February to begin work on implementing the EU-Canada Digital Partnership, which was concluded at the 23-24 November summit held in Canada.

EU and Canada boost their strategic digital partnership to address new challenges

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They issued the following joint press release following their virtual meeting:

The new Digital Partnership will help the EU and Canada address new challenges in digital transformation that impact research, industry, society and the broader economy.

It aims to focus on increasing cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), quantum science and semiconductors, public policy related to online platforms, secure international connectivity, and cyber security. These priorities will be discussed at the officials' level through a Digital Dialogue in February.

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