Mark Carney welcomed the proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the EU: “We welcome this ambition.”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, September 17, to advocate for a strategic alliance with the European Union. During his address, Carney celebrated and welcomed the proposal for Canada to become the bloc's first "associated member."

The initiative aims to establish a deeper partnership and future alliance between Ottawa and the European Union, marking a significant step in intercontinental relations as Canadian leadership formally embraces the ambition of associated membership.