# Is the EU still considering Canada for ‘associate member’ status?

https://mins.news/en/video/119955

- CBC News, 2026-10-28 23:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH9ION04JeY

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU wants to bring Canada in as an “associate member,” despite conflicting reports. Ireland’s ambassador to Canada, John Concannon, discusses the issue on Power & Politics.

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