Canada Eyes EU Partnership | Edmonton News

Canada’s Prime Minister is boldly pitching his country as the EU’s first associate member, framing the move as a strategic alliance to weather global uncertainty. Speaking before hundreds of European lawmakers, he highlighted Canada’s critical resources — energy, minerals, and hydrogen — while seeking trade deals, tech collaboration, and joint AI development. He stressed this isn’t about challenging the U.S., but building resilience through shared values like democracy and the rule of law. With strong applause and even a standing ovation, he envisions a stronger Canada-EU partnership that ultimately benefits the entire Western world — including America.

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