Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa is seeking a “unique alliance” with the European Union, while ruling out the possibility of Canada becoming an EU member.
The comments come after the Wall Street Journal reported he was exploring whether Canada could become an “associate member” of the bloc.
“We’re not looking to become a member of the European Union,” Carney said.
“What we are looking — and will begin discussions for — is a unique alliance between Canada and the European Union,” he told reporters at the Toronto International Film Festival. “We share the same values, we have the same priorities and we have very complementary strengths.”
Key developments:
- Canada is exploring deeper ties with the EU in areas including energy, artificial intelligence, defence and critical minerals.
- Carney is set to visit France and the United Kingdom, including an address to the European Parliament.
- Discussions come as Canada faces heightened trade tensions with the United States.
Carney said Canada and the EU share common values and priorities, while officials have indicated that any new status for the relationship remains under discussion.
ℹ️ Reuters
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