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‘Stronger together’: Carney welcomes EU invite for Canada to become first-ever associate member
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Carney welcomed an invitation from the European Union for Canada to become its first associate member. Trump said the prospect was "laughable" in a statement. The EU invitation followed discussions between Canadian officials and European leadership. Carney did not provide a timeline for Canada's decision on the proposal.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/carney-canada-eu-associate-member.html
