# Global National: Oct. 29, 2026 | Is Canada joining the EU?

https://mins.news/en/video/121690

- Global News, 2026-10-29 23:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqqXhieYYG0

> The Canada-EU summit has opened in Montreal. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the meeting could pave the way for Canada to become the bloc’s first “associate member.” Prime Minister Mark Carney also announced a $1.6-billion investment in Canadian AI company Cohere as part of efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty.

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