Source: Fox Business
“European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first ‘associate member,’ a significant step that could bring Ottawa substantially closer to the bloc as its trade dispute with the U.S. shows no signs of abating. Speaking in Strasbourg during her annual State of the European Union address, von der Leyen addressed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was in the chamber, and called for a major expansion of economic, technological and security cooperation between Canada and the EU. … Earlier this week, Carney — who is scheduled to address the European Parliament on Thursday — said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU, but not membership.” (09/16/260