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EU-Canada Summit Prep: MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez on Associate Membership
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez says EU-Canada 'associate membership' label debate is unimportant for closer ties at upcoming summit.
In brief
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez says EU-Canada 'associate membership' label debate is unimportant for closer ties at upcoming summit. MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez argues Canada should be EU associate member without legal formalities to strengthen cooperation on digital trade and critical materials. Originally reported by…
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez on associate membership
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez chairs the European Parliament’s Canada delegation.
EU-Canada summit begins Thursday
The Montréal summit begins Thursday (29 October) with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney.
Ursula von der Leyen’s associate membership announcement
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced Canada’s possible associate membership in September.
No legal basis needed for associate membership
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez says Canada can be associate member without treaty changes.
Canada’s current EU cooperation
Canada participates in Erasmus+ and SAFE programs with EU and cooperates on artificial intelligence.
Digital trade agreement priority
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez wants EU-Canada to prioritize digital trade agreement for consumers and businesses.
Critical raw materials cooperation
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez says Canada has critical raw materials to reduce dependence on China.
Free movement between Canada and EU
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez hopes for gradual free movement between Canada and EU.
The short version
MEP Javier Moreno Sánchez argues Canada should be EU associate member without legal formalities to strengthen cooperation on digital trade and critical materials.
