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EU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, listens to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during the annual State of the European Union at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on September 16, 2026 that Canada become the EU’s first associate member. She made the suggestion during the State of the European Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, noting the move as a response to U.S. tariff pressures that are pushing Ottawa toward closer ties with Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was present as von der Leyen delivered the proposal.
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