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Shona Murray: It makes sense for the EU and Canada to strengthen ties given Trump's tariffs

Upholding values and interests in democracy, international law, humanity, justice, security and defence requires the EU establishing much deeper partnerships from further afield
Canada's prime minister Mark Carney and US president Donald Trump at the White House in May 2025. File photo: Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP

Canada's prime minister Mark Carney and US president Donald Trump at the White House in May 2025. File photo: Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP

The ambition for Canada to become an associate member of the EU should be grasped by both sides.

Although the definition doesn't exist — which presents something of an opportunity — on the face of it, it sounds as close to membership as a country can get without going through the enlargement process.

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