EU and Canada intensify cooperation in the area of medical countermeasures for preparedness and response to combat health emergencies

European Commission Joint press release Ottawa, 30 Oct 2026 On Monday 26 October, Hadja Lahbib, EU Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, met to reaffirm the strong Canada-EU partnership on health emergency preparedness and response.