Formal EU-Canada Summit talks begin amid 'extremely complex times,' Trudeau says

European Council President Charles Michel reiterated Europe's support for a two-state solution in the Middle East before formal talks got underway this morning at the EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland. Michel told reporters in St. John's the leaders will also discuss Israel's right to defend itself within the bounds of international law and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

European Council President Charles Michel reiterated Europe's support for a two-state solution in the Middle East before formal talks got underway this morning at the EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland.

Michel told reporters in St. John's the leaders will also discuss Israel's right to defend itself within the bounds of international law and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

He says the meeting will include conversations about how to best support Ukraine and sanction Russia.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not directly address the war between Israel and Hamas nor the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged the summit is happening as the world faces "extremely complex times."

The leaders say climate change and hydrogen energy will also be top of mind.

Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to spend this morning in talks with Trudeau, and a press conference is scheduled for later.