Carney to address European Parliament today after ‘associate member’ proposal
Strasbourg - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the European Parliament today, following European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's announcement that she seeks Canada to become the first "associate member" of the European Union. Carney is in France to strengthen ties with Europe on trade, defense and other matters, aiming to reduce Canada's dependence on the United States.
His campaign for a unique alliance with the EU, built on shared values and complementary strengths, has led Canada to formally apply to join the U.K.-led Joint Expeditionary Force during his visit to Liverpool. Details of the associate membership proposal, and possibly an agreement, may be revealed at the Canada-EU Summit in Montreal next month.
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