Ottawa, April 15 --  Canada and Finland said their partnership reflects a "values-based realism" approach to an increasingly fragmented global order, balancing strategic autonomy with international cooperation.

Canada and Finland agreed to expand cooperation in Arctic security, defence and advanced technologies following high-level talks in Ottawa, as Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Alexander Stubb outlined a joint strategy to strengthen economic and security ties.

The leaders also committed to strengthening maritime safety and polar capabilities, building on existing cooperation in ice-capable vessels and climate-focused infrastructure.

Officials welcomed the signing of a Canada-Finland maritime memorandum of understandi...