https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-embraces-a-proposal-for-canada-to-become-the-european-union-s-first-associate-memberContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-embraces-a-proposal-for-canada-to-become-the-european-union-s-first-associate-memberhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-embraces-a-proposal-for-canada-to-become-the-european-union-s-first-associate-member#u74482Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:21:13 +0000Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member. Speaking to the EU Parliament, Carney asserted that closer ties with the continent will prevent any country from controlling Canadian markets or undermining its sovereignty. The move follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously suggested Canada could be the 51st state and later threatened the EU with tariffs over the membership offer, labeling it a possible hostile act. European leaders responded by giving Carney a standing ovation.Why it matte