# How close could Canada get to the European Union?

https://mins.news/en/video/63107

- CBC News, 2026-09-17 18:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n-zEMTw5HA

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, while Canada is seeking a “unique relationship.” The discussion examines whether Europe is ready to expand and what Canada could gain, with views from former Canadian ambassador to the EU Jeremy Kinsman and Berlin-based EU expert Nicolai von Ondarza.

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