At pivotal summit, Canadian-European security cooperation is a central focus

VIENNA — Canada and the European Union plan to deepen cooperation on satellite services, Arctic maritime capabilities and critical materials for defense industries at a two-day summit in Montreal that began on Thursday, according to a draft joint statement. The proposed measures would advance a broader strategic partnership that calls for Canada and Europe to assume greater responsibility for shared security while reinforcing NATO. The draft , first reported by Politico, does not announce new troop deployments or weapons purchases. Under the current wording, Canada is promised negotiations…