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EU president wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member

By Julia Payne Reuters
Sep 16, 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pursuing a ‘unique’ economic alliance with the European Union, but as CBC’s Chris Brown explains, the potential partnership faces practical hurdles, including the risk of backlash from the Trump administration.

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BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member," in a significant policy shift alongside plans to forge new links in "an openly hostile world."

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