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European Union leader supports plan to make Canada an associate member
Reported by Pooja Nair (Section Editor) · BBC News - World ·
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Representative image · Wikimedia CommonsUPDATE - follow-up to EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member': Ursula von der Leyen wants to open the door for Canada to join the European Union as its first associate member. The European Commission president shared this plan while speaking to the European Parliament on Wednesday. Her proposal aims to build closer ties between Canada and the EU across various key sectors. This plan comes at a time when Canada faces tense relations with the United States, along with a growing dispute over trade. Mark Carney was also pictured walking alongside Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
Ursula von der Leyen announced support for Canada to become the EU's first associate member to build closer ties across key sectors.
Why It Matters
This potential partnership offers Canada a way to strengthen international trade and diplomatic relations amid ongoing tensions and disputes with the United States.
What Happens Next
Leaders will need to work on the formal proposal and discuss how an associate membership would function in practice between Canada and the European Union.
