Canada welcomes EU proposal to become ‘associate member’
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed a proposal from the European Union for Canada to become its first "associate member," aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation in defense, critical minerals, and energy security.
Speaking before the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday, Carney endorsed the initiative, stating that a strengthened Canada-EU alliance would serve as a "beacon for other democracies."
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BBC WorldFocuses on the democratic alliance aspect and broader geopolitical significance.