# LIVE: Mark Carney and Ursula von der Leyen hold a press conference

https://mins.news/en/video/122712

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-30 15:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3XKmx6juU8

> Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa deliver joint remarks in Montreal during an EU-Canada summit focused on deepening ties. Some member states oppose a proposal to give Canada EU “associate member” status, putting Carney’s vision for a new global order to the test.

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