STRASBOURG, France — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada the European Union’s first associate member, calling it a “very welcome” step toward deeper cooperation.

Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Carney emphasized shared values of democracy, individual freedom and the rule of law, stating, “Canada and Europe are each strong. Europe and Canada are stronger together.” He stressed that the partnership was not aimed at creating a rival bloc but at building resilience against external pressures .

Carney outlined potential areas of collaboration, including critical minerals, defense, artificial intelligence, energy security and financial services. He also proposed Canada’s participation in the EU’s Erasmus+ program and its research framework, arguing that closer ties would strengthen sovereignty and prosperity for both sides .

The speech followed von der Leyen’s State of the Union address on Wednesday, where she first floated the associate membership idea. Carney’s remarks came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the proposal, calling it “laughable” and threatening “very serious tariffs” if the EU proceeded .

Carney said Canada’s Parliament would debate and vote on the enhanced partnership, framing it as a long-term project to bolster collective resilience rather than self-sufficiency .

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