Posted on 09/16/2026 8:44:51 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen.
In an unprecedented offer, von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU and Canada “see the world with the same eyes” through shared democratic values and common approaches to many big issues, from AI to climate breakdown, the Ukraine war and geopolitics.
Speaking in the presence of the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, at the European parliament in Strasbourg, she said: “We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. We must urgently reimagine our partnerships. So, I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU.”
Carney, who is due to address the parliament on Thursday, has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on US trade.
He later tweeted: “Canada and the EU are natural partners, united by shared values. With President von der Leyen and [the European parliament] President [Roberta] Metsola, we focused on what comes next: a deeper partnership that reinforces our mutual sovereignty to create more opportunities and prosperity for our peoples.”
The EU and Canada are due to hold a summit in late October to develop the future relationship.
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Smart move.
Smart move.
At this rate, the EU will end up taking over USA especially if a Democrat like AOC gets in the White House in 2028 (or 2032).
so Carney finished bribing the EU countries . Carney plans to be running the EU and he’ll run it into the ground like he did with the Bank of England and Canada
Having the EU moving in next door is about as lovely as if my ex-mother-in-law bought a house across the street.
The whole reason Carney was installed as PM by the Euro Deep State.
Associate member? EU wants access to tremendous land rich in natural resources.
Bureaucrats like compliant citizens. Carney delivers.
How much will it cost Canadian taxpayers 300 - 500 million a week to be a member , what a scam
The GDP of the EU is about the same it was 25 years ago while Germany self-destructed in that time due to their worship of Gaia.
I thought they were a vassal state of China?
I think Europe should encourage full membership to the EU.
Within a year we’ll add 4 more stars to our flag.
The EU doesn’t pump oil so will the demand Canada stop pumping Oil then there’s the EU’s insane laws a rules ,LOL
When Carney does this and on his own by the way Canadians having no say Carney will move back to the EU and never go back to Canada ,LOL
They have two masters...
Time to invoke the Monroe Doctrine with what ever level of force is necessary.
I know some here will say a European takeover is better than the current Chinese invasion, but neither should be acceptable to the UW.
“ an unprecedented offer, von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU and Canada “see the world with the same eyes” through shared democratic values and common approaches to many big issues, from AI to climate breakdown, the Ukraine war and geopolitics.” so the EU supports freezing its citizens bank accounts if they do something the state finds objectionable.
You mean the rising europistan?
So Canada will be governed by the insane unelected tyrants in Brussels.
Have at Canadians!
They are returning to their roots.
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