October 29, 2026

Canada and EU remove “associate membership” from summit draft, pursue closer partnership

Germany and other EU countries lobbied to remove “associate membership” from the draft summit statement, replacing it with the softer phrase “ever closer association.”
Canada and the EU still aim to bring Canada closer to the bloc without full membership; officials say the details will be worked out in the coming months.
The two-day Montreal summit is expected to produce agreements on defense, critical minerals, research and trade, with possible closer business and student ties.

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