{
  "id": 9517658,
  "title": "More than two in three Canadians back EU associate membership: poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/more-than-two-in-three-canadians-back-eu-associate-membership-poll",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:00:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/24/more-than-two-in-three-canadians-back-eu-associate-membership-poll"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canadians overwhelmingly back Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union, a new poll indicates, despite the specifics of that arrangement not yet being determined. According to the online survey conducted by Leger between September 19 and 21, 70% of Canadians support the idea, while 18% are uncertain and 13% are opposed. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed Canada's welcome of this ambition, noting that the majority of Canadians support closer ties. The support was highest among seniors, with nearly 80% backing the idea, while Quebec and Ontario residents also seemed to be in agreement, with more than 70% each expressing support. However, Manitobans and Saskatchewan residents appeared less enthusiastic, with more than a quarter of respondents opposing the idea and another quarter unsure or unaware. Reasons for the lower support in these provinces may include limited travel to Europe and historical challenges with agricultural exports to the European Union. Canadian officials have suggested that deeper ties could be based on areas such as critical minerals, defence, artificial intelligence, energy security, and allowing youth to live, work, and study on either side of the Atlantic. However, the poll found that only 25% of Canadians would support changing Canadian laws to align with the EU, while 30% would be less likely to support such a deal.",
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        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "More than two in three Canadians back EU associate membership: poll",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/more-than-two-in-three-canadians-back-eu-associate-membership-poll-9529342",
        "published": "2026-09-24T08:00:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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