Vancouver reacts to idea of Canada’s associate status in the EU — Euronews
Residents of Vancouver, Canada, have reacted to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal to deepen the country’s ties with the European Union. The initiative also includes the possibility of Canada obtaining associate member status in the EU.
Reaction of Vancouver residents
As Euronews reports, Vancouver residents generally welcomed the idea of strengthening ties with Europe. The reactions came in Vancouver, where residents commented on Carney’s proposed course toward closer cooperation between Canada and the EU.
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Carney said that closer ties with Europe could help Canada reduce its dependence on the United States. According to him, closer cooperation could also strengthen the country’s economic and political positions.
Trade with the United States
At the same time, city residents noted that Canada’s trade volume with the European Union remains significantly smaller than its trade with the United States. They voiced this caution alongside their positive reaction to strengthening Canada’s ties with Europe.
