Carney Says Canada Not Seeking EU ‘Membership’ but Discussing a ‘Unique Alliance’
Comments come as a Wall Street Journal report said Ottawa is seeking to become an ‘associate member’ of the EU
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Mark Carney denies Canada is seeking EU membership.
- Canada is discussing a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.
- A Wall Street Journal report stated Canada is considering 'associate membership' in the EU.
- The EU may need to create a new category for associate membership.
- Discussions have included visa-free work and residency for Canadians.