Canada announced its intention to become the European Union's first associate member. The declaration was made by Mark Carney at the close of the Montreal summit on Canada‑EU relations, held in Montreal, Quebec, on October 31, 2026. The summit brought together officials from the Government of Canada and the European Union to discuss deeper economic cooperation.
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Canada Pursues First EU Associate Membership, Says Carney
Mark Carney announced Canada’s goal to secure associate membership in the EU at the Montreal summit, where officials discussed expanded economic ties.
