https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-carney-urges-eu-to-cement-trade-deal-as-ottawa-seeks-pivot-from-usContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-carney-urges-eu-to-cement-trade-deal-as-ottawa-seeks-pivot-from-ushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-carney-urges-eu-to-cement-trade-deal-as-ottawa-seeks-pivot-from-us#u69577Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:15:51 +0000Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing a "unique alliance" with the European Union, including a proposal to make Canada an associate member. This diplomatic push coincides with a trip to Europe intended to cement trade deals as Canada seeks to reduce its economic dependence on the United States. While the European Parliament plans to open an office in Ottawa, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will skip Carney's upcoming speech in the EU Parliament. Canada and the EU are also discussing live-and-work rights for Canadian citizens.Why it mattersThe pivot follows a stands