Allow Canadians to live and work in Europe without a visa: Mark Carney discusses possibility of closer ties with EU countries amid tensions with US

Carney says Canada seeks "unique alliance" but not membership with the European Union Canada is exploring a much closer relationship with the European Union amid its worsening trade and political tensions with the US, with reports suggesting Ottawa is considering a new form of “associate membership” with the bloc. The proposal, reported by The Wall Street Journal, would seek deeper economic and strategic integration between Canada and the EU without Canada becoming a full EU member.However, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stressed that Canada is not seeking EU membership. He has described the proposed relationship as a “unique alliance” based on shared values, priorities and strengths.The idea is significant because a closer relationship could eventually make it easier for Canadians to do business, work, study and potentially move between Canada and European countries.For now, however, Canadians remain non-EU nationals and do not have the automatic right to settle in any EU country."Wouldn’t it be lovely if Canada was the 28th state of the European Union rather than the 51st state of the United States?" asked Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who speaks regularly with Carn...