With invite to join EU bloc, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament

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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become an "associate member" of the bloc.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:43:44 UTC.

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