Canada and EU Target New Partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU leaders plan to define a new associate membership framework by mid-2027. The alliance will focus on resilience in artificial intelligence, energy, and critical minerals despite internal divisions.

Canada and the European Union will define a new associate membership framework by mid-2027, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday. The initiative aims to deepen ties in artificial intelligence, energy, and critical minerals amidst shifting global alliances. The agreement positions Canada as the bloc's first associate member, though divisions remain among member states.











