# EU seeks ‘highest-level’ ties with Canada at Montreal summit

https://mins.news/en/item/121324

- DW, 2026-10-29 18:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-seeks-highest-level-ties-with-canada-in-montreal-summit/a-79800299?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU wants an “association without accession” with Canada and will keep exploring a first-of-its-kind associate status, although the summit declaration is expected to omit that term. Leaders met in Montreal to discuss policy alignment, trade and closer cooperation.

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