Canada’s Carney welcomes EU’s associated membership proposal

In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation.Published On 17 Sep 202617 Sep 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying such an alliance is aimed to be a “beacon for democracies” and not to “dominate others”.Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Carney said Canada “welcomes” von der Leyen’s ambition to make the country an associate member.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontierlist 2 of 3Mark Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade warlist 3 of 3How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade warend of list“We are not fair-weather allies. We do not pursue zero-sum deals. We hold common values for which we have always fought, and in whose defence we must always remain vigilant,” Carney said to applause from European lawmakers.“Canada and Europe are each strong. Europe and Canada are stronger together.”“I am not proposing a third bloc in order to become a great-power rival – only with better manne...