Canada Eyes Erasmus+ Partnership | Edmonton News

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing for deeper ties with the EU by proposing Canada join Erasmus+, the iconic student exchange program, without seeking full membership. The move aims to boost cross-border education and research collaboration, with Carney also eyeing continued participation in Horizon Europe. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola applauds the initiative, seeing Erasmus+ as a gateway to stronger future partnerships — especially as the UK’s recent non-EU accession offers a potential blueprint. Since launching in 1987, Erasmus+ has empowered over 16 million learners across Europe and beyond, and its reach is expanding into new educational and professional realms...