Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposal

Loading the video Canada Video. Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposal Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 18/09/2026 - 11:42 GMT+2 Canadians in Vancouver have reacted to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal to deepen ties between Canada and the European Union. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Carney said closer cooperation with Europe could help Canada reduce its dependence on the United States and strengthen its economic and political position. Speaking in Vancouver, residents welcomed the idea of stronger links with Europe, while noting that Canada’s trade with the EU remains far smaller than its trade with the US. EU membership Mark Carney Canada Top stories Now playing Next Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposal Now playing Next Trump touts 'major progress' towards setting up US base in Poland Now playing Next Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 18th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote Now playing Next Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears Now playing Next Russia, China block US push to maintain UN oversight of Iran sanctions Now playing Next Metsola: Australia, New Zealand could be next EU 'associated members' Now playing Next Carney hails EU-Canada alliance but draws lines on membership Now playing Next Trump determined to end Iran war soon, senior adviser tells Euronews Now playing Next Sweden's centre-left narrowly win election Now playing Next US Congress approves Russia sanctions Now playing Next Child protection is not 'only one party's responsibility', business group says Now playing Next Europeans still believe in the European dream. They just don't think it's within reach, study finds Now playing Next 'Best thing Europe can do' is focus on its internal market, World Economic Forum expert says Now playing Next EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT United Arab Emirates Trump determined to end Iran war soon, US president's senior adviser tells Euronews Kazakhstan Euronews Debates: unlocking Kazakhstan’s potential as a regional trade hub United Arab Emirates Day two in Dubai: The region makes its case for telling its own story USA US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year running Europe Today Europe Today: Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next? Earth News Greenland and Antarctica have lost 12 trillion tonnes of ice since 1979 Europe News Greek parliament lifts Avramopoulos immunity for Brussels corruption probe Tech News King Charles urges tech bosses to keep AI under human control No Comment From horse-drawn ploughs to autonomous tractors at Ireland’s ploughing show Europe News Brussels seeks 'credible' outcome in EU-China talks after key negotiators’ call No Comment Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European Parliament Europe News Sweden's centre-left win election as right wing bloc suffers narrow defeat ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent Travel News From F1 to FIBA: Qatar unveils packed calendar of global events Europe Today Watch: European Commissioners react to Ursula von der Leyen's speech Europe in Motion Space economy report: Who's winning the race in Europe? No Comment Torrential rains flood Valencia and Catalonia, killing driver in Spain Business Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO tells Euronews Europe News Carney hails EU-Canada alliance but draws lines on membership and sovereignty Destinations Gran Canaria: how an Atlantic island is emphasising its year-round appeal ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT