EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'

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20 minutes agoAmy WalkerEPAMark Carney (left) walks alongside European Parliament President Roberta Metsola (centre) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (right)The president of the European Commission has backed proposals for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member". Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday she wanted to work on "opening the door" for Canada, which would involve closer ties on various key sectors. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last week spoke of seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU.

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