The Quiet Shift: Canada's New EU Role The European Union has long been a bastion of international cooperation and economic integration. However, it may soon take on a new member in a non traditional sense.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed interest in making his country an "associate member" of the E. U. , a move that signals a significant shift in Canada's foreign policy priorities.
The timing of this development is not coincidental, given the strained relationship between Canada and the United States.