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Poilievre says Canada will never be the '28th state' of the European Union

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Mannie, K. (2026, September 20). Poilievre says Canada will never be the '28th state' of the European Union. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/poilievre-says-canada-will-never-be-the-28th-state-of-the-european-union/article_6365648b-c2ee-5a15-93d8-86fe68e4cc9f.html

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Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Opposition leader, stated at a rally in Brantford, Ontario, that Canada will never be the "28th state" of the European Union, criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney for pursuing closer ties with Europe. This comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada an associate member of the EU. Poilievre expressed concerns about potential European-style regulations and immigration policies, while Carney has said he is open to expanding various partnerships but will ensure that any agreements are subject to parliamentary approval.

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At a rally in Brantford, Ontario, Pierre Poilievre stated that Canada would "never be the 28th state of the European Union," opposing Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to deepen ties with Europe amid a trade war with the United States. The comments came days after Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, expressed interest in making Canada an associate member of the EU. While Poilievre supports existing free trade and NATO defense agreements, he is against adopting EU taxes, laws, and immigration policies. In contrast, Carney has welcomed potential partnerships with Europe but emphasized that specific details remain undetermined; these would include opportunities for youth and integrated financial services markets. The prime minister noted that the House of Commons will debate and vote on any new arrangements.

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BRANTFORD - Pierre Poilievre says Canada will “never be the 28th state of the European Union” as Prime Minister Mark Carney pursues deeper ties with Europe amid a trade war with the United States. asserted

Carney → say → States

Poilievre made the comments at a rally in Brantford, Ont., on Sunday, days after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wants Canada to become the first “associate member” of the European Union. asserted

Canada → make → Union

The Opposition leader says Canada already has a free trade agreement with Europe and close defence ties with the continent through NATO, but he doesn’t support European taxes, laws and what he calls “reckless European-style immigration” being brought to domestic shores. asserted

he → say → shores

Carney has said he welcomes von der Leyen’s ambitions for Canadian partnership but the nature of the new arrangement has yet to be determined. He said he’s interested in expanding a number of ties, including opportunities for young people, and an integrated market for financial services. asserted

he → say → services

The prime minister says the House of Commons will debate and vote on the partnership. asserted

House → say → partnership

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 20, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

Poilievre says Canada will never be the '28th state' of the European Union

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