# Carney says Canada is seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with EU, not membership

https://mins.news/en/video/58013

- CBC News, 2026-09-14 16:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y0RY-JcNgA

> Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada plans to open talks with the European Union on a “unique alliance,” while ruling out membership or “associate membership” as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Former ambassador Stéphane Dion says EU membership is a non-starter for several reasons.

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