# What does Latvia’s president think of Canada’s bid to align with the EU?

https://mins.news/en/video/65041

- CBC News, 2026-09-18 23:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QGfaqxJP1E

> Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs spoke with Power & Politics while travelling to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. He discussed Canada’s military presence in Latvia and the European Commission president’s remarks about possible “associate member” status for Canada.

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