Ursula von der Leyen told Mark Carney she wants Canada to become the EU's first associate member. The proposal signals a wider Canada-EU push on trade, security and strategic autonomy.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposes Canada as the first "associate member" for closer cooperation amid rising global tensions.

Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada a path to become the EU's first associate member. The move signals Ottawa's push to diversify beyond the US amid tariff and sovereignty tensions.

European Commission president proposes a new “Alliance for the Future” to build on existing trade EU-Canada trade agreement.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has signalled support for Canada’s push for becoming an “associate member” of the EU, marking the deepening of ties with Ottawa....

Further alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.