EU chief opens door to Canada becoming associate member

Canada September 16, 2026 07:33 PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, after highlighting the shifting international order in her state of the European Union address, spoke of the potential of the Canada-Europe relationship.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, a status that doesn't currently exist.

EU chief opens door to Canada becoming associate member

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