EU proposes Canada as first associate member
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Ursula von der Leyen, Mark Carney
Strasbourg, France / Canada
September 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney proposes closer Canada-EU alliance
Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed a new alliance with the EU to strengthen sovereignty and reduce reliance on great powers. The proposal follows an invitation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become an associate member. U.S. President Donald Trump warned that such a move could be considered a 'hostile act' if it involves bad intentions. Canada plans to hold parliamentary debates and a vote on the future relationship with the EU.