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EU chief proposes associate membership for Canada

To integrate into the EU's Single Market, Canada would be required to align its national regulations with European Union law.

The Business Standard ยท 18 September 2026, 12:50 PM

The head of the European Union has expressed interest in Canada becoming an associate member of the bloc. Should Ottawa seek to integrate into the EU's Single Market, it would be necessary to reconcile Canadian norms and regulations to ensure they align with European Union law.