By Zoila Palma: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first “associate member,” describing closer ties with Europe as a positive development for the country.
The proposal comes as Canada seeks to strengthen its international economic partnerships amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, BBC reports.
Speaking after an address to the European Parliament, Carney said a closer alliance with the EU could make Canada a “more effective partner” of the United States.
He also emphasized that deeper ties with Europe would not undermine Canada’s independence, saying Canadians would continue to determine their own language, culture and international agreements.
The proposal is being closely watched in Canada as the government considers whether stronger economic cooperation with Europe can help build greater resilience and expand opportunities for Canadian businesses.
The potential arrangement would represent a new form of relationship between Canada and the EU, although details about what associate membership would entail have yet to be finalized.
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By Zoila Palma: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first “associate member,” describing closer ties with Europe as a positive development for the country. The proposal comes as Canada seeks to strengthen its international economic partnerships amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States,
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