Carney Calls for 'Deep Cooperation' Between Canada and EU in Strasbourg Address
Canadian prime minister welcomes prospect of Canada becoming EU's first associate member, days after Trump dismissed the idea as 'laughable'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, calling for "deep cooperation" between Canada and the European Union to help secure the sovereignty of both, according to the Guardian.
Carney welcomed the goal of Canada becoming the EU's first associate member, a proposal that had earlier been dismissed by US President Donald Trump, who described the idea as "laughable," the Guardian reported.
In his address, Carney said polling data showed that an overwhelming majority of Canadians supported much closer ties with Europe, according to the report.
The Guardian's report did not provide further details on the specific terms of the proposed associate membership or a timeline for any formal steps toward closer Canada-EU integration.
Reuters and other outlets have not independently confirmed additional details of the speech at the time of this report.
Sources
- Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg speech — The Guardian — Business
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