Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring the possibility of obtaining "associate member" status of the European Union, according to information published by the Wall Street Journal. This decision comes in a context of significant deterioration in relations between Canada and the United States, which have reportedly reached a new low.
Carney is expected to speak at the European Parliament next week, where he hopes to advance this diplomatic initiative. The pursuit of this new status represents an attempt by Canada to strengthen its ties with Europe amid growing tensions with the US administration.
This is not the first time Canada has expressed interest in deepening its relationship with the EU. Recently, Carney had already stated that the country was exploring new partnerships with the European Union as an alternative to its traditional relationship with the United States, a clear sign of a reorientation of Canadian foreign policy.
