Poilievre says Canada will never be the ’28th state’ of the European Union
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has stated that Canada will "never be the 28th state of the European Union" as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to bolster ties with Europe during a trade dispute with the United States. At a recent rally in Brantford, Ontario, Poilievre dismissed the idea, emphasizing that Canada already enjoys a free trade agreement with Europe and strong defense alliances through NATO.
He reiterated his opposition to adopting European taxes, laws, and immigration policies. While Carney expressed enthusiasm for Canada's potential role as an "associate member" of the EU, Poilievre remains unconvinced, stating that the future of such a partnership will be decided in the House of Commons.
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