Carney Receives Standing Ovation in European Parliament as EU Weighs Canada 'Associate Member' Status
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed elevating ties with Canada to the highest possible level, floating the idea of associate membership in the 27-nation bloc.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation from lawmakers at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday, according to France 24.
During the session, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect of Canada becoming the European Union's first "associate member," the report said.
"We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible," von der Leyen said, according to France 24, as she outlined proposals for closer cooperation between the EU and Canada in the areas of technology, defence and energy.
The report did not specify further details on the timeline or mechanics of any potential associate membership arrangement, nor did it include additional remarks from Carney or other officials at the session.
Sources
- EU – Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney — France 24 — English
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