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Canada not seeking EU membership in any capacity: source https://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2026/09/13/canada-not-seeking-eu-membership-in-any-capacity-source/
There is no such thing specifically as an associate membership in the EU.
But what Carney described, "What we are looking and will begin discussion for, is a unique alliance with the European Union, between Canada and the European Union.” sounds an awful lot like what Norway or Iceland has. You could call that associated members.
I also find the language interesting. "We’re not looking to become a member of the European Union."
That could be 100% true, while the WSJ article is also true. Those are not mutually exclusive. There is not associated membership today. Membership in the EU today is only as a full member. He's a man who intentionally picks his words. I wouldn't discount the WSJ article yet.
The EU's ambassador to Canada also said this:
So, also sounds like something a bit different from Norway or Iceland.
It very well could be. I remember months ago seeing some rumblings from some EU countries that they wanted a new tier, apart from what is there now because of how problematic obstructionist countries can be.
We'll have to see. It could be good, it could be bad. I'm reserving judgement for now.
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