British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first bilateral meeting in Liverpool, agreeing that governments and the tech sector must work together to address online safety and the risks of artificial intelligence. Both countries currently lack dedicated AI legislation — the UK relies on a sector-led regulatory approach, while Canada's AI bill lapsed when parliament was prorogued in January 2025 — prompting concern that existing frameworks may prove insufficient as the technology advances. The talks also covered defence financing cooperation, including Canada's bid to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (a multinational rapid-response military alliance), set against a broader backdrop of Ottawa strengthening ties with Europe amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.