EU chief floats 'associate membership' for Canada. But that doesn't exist yet

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the first associate member of the European Union. This membership category does not currently exist. If established, Canada would be the inaugural country to hold the status.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the first "associate member" of the European Union.
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