# Carney pushes idea of Canada becoming EU 'associate member', WSJ reports

https://mins.news/en/item/56533

- Reuters, 2026-09-13 11:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/carney-pushes-idea-making-canada-associate-member-eu-wsj-reports-2026-09-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa68b9b42d5dc000146fd73

> Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking closer Canada-EU ties and examining a possible “associate member” status for Canada, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

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