What to know

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate memberS1
• Canada Could Become the First Associate Member of the European UnionS2
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.S3
• Carney has firmly denied that Canada was seeking EU membership, instead referring to a new 'unique alliance'S4
• Roughly 70% of Canadian exports go to the United States, and Carney has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce that dependence.S5
• CommentsS6
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union. ”I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the European Union,” von der Leye...S7