Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the European Union are negotiating a partnership that could make Canada the bloc’s first associate member. He expects negotiations on the unprecedented deal to conclude by June and described the goal as the “deepest possible partnership short of accession.”
WHO:
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
WHAT:
Carney said Canada and the European Union are negotiating a partnership that could make Canada the EU’s first associate member.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
WHERE:
Canada
WHY:
The stated aim is to establish the deepest possible partnership with the EU short of full membership.
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