EU-Canada Partnership: Mark Carney announces steps towards greater integration

"With the president" of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and that of the EU Parliament "Metsola we focused on future steps: a closer partnership that strengthens our mutual sovereignty, in order to create greater opportunities and prosperity for our citizens". Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote this on X, following von der Leyen's announcement during the State of the Union speech to make Canada an associate member of the EU.

A few hours earlier, Carney himself had underlined via social media how Brussels and Ottawa recognize "the advantages of a more solid partnership for economy and security", defining the EU and Canada as "natural partners united by shared values".