https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-s-eu-courtship-shifts-up-a-gear-ahead-of-strasbourg-visitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-s-eu-courtship-shifts-up-a-gear-ahead-of-strasbourg-visithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-s-eu-courtship-shifts-up-a-gear-ahead-of-strasbourg-visit#u69367Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:27:01 +0000Mark Carney is advocating for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union to establish a unique alliance. This push comes as Canada seeks to pivot away from the United States amid an intensifying trade war. To support this diplomatic shift, the European Parliament intends to open an office in Ottawa. Carney's efforts are accelerating ahead of a scheduled visit to Strasbourg to cement trade agreements and formalize the relationship.Why it mattersThe proposal represents a strategic shift in Canadian foreign policy to reduce economic dependence on the US. Strengthening ties wi