Canada seeks 'unique alliance' with EU, Carney says
Mark Carney clarified Canada's EU ambitions amid a WSJ report that Ottawa was exploring an "associate membership" with the bloc.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada is seeking a unique alliance with the European Union, rather than full membership, to reduce dependence on its economically hostile neighbor, the United States. Carney told reporters at the Toronto International Film Festival that Canada and the EU share the same values, priorities, and complementary strengths.
He emphasized that the goal is to build a "much stronger and deeper economic and security partnership" through discussions at the upcoming EU-Canada summit in Montreal. Carney's remarks come after a report by the Wall Street Journal that he was exploring associate membership status for Canada within the EU. The EU has reportedly been open to the idea, though it would require creating a new status for Canada.
Carney's visit to France this week marks a significant move in strengthening EU-Canada cooperation, with the Prime Minister set to attend the State of the European Union address and deliver his own speech at the European Parliament.
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