Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the State of the European Union address by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
CP NewsAlert: Carney says Canada welcomes ambition to deepen alliance with Europe
Sep 17, 2026 | 1:00 AM
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STRASBOURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes the ambition to become the European Union’s first associate member, though what exactly that would entail still needs to be defined.
Carney is addressing the European Parliament today and, in prepared remarks, says Canada and Europe should have deeper ties on critical minerals, defence, artificial intelligence and energy security.
He says the two should move forward in allowing youth to live, work and study on either side of the Atlantic Ocean, and create an integrated market for financial services.
His remarks come one day after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wants Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union.
