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Poilievre says Canada will never be ’28th state’ of EU at Ontario rally

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Digital, G. (2026, September 20). Poilievre says Canada will never be ’28th state’ of EU at Ontario rally. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12066501/poilievre-eu-canada-alliance/

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Pierre Poilievre, Canada's Opposition leader, addressed concerns about deepening ties between Canada and the European Union at a rally in Brantford, Ontario. He stated that Canada would never become an associate member or de facto 28th state of the EU as Prime Minister Mark Carney considers closer relations with Europe, which Poilievre views critically due to potential issues like taxes, laws, and immigration policies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently expressed interest in making Canada the first "associate member" of the EU; however, Carney has been more cautious about the specifics of such an arrangement, emphasizing that any new partnership will be 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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Get breaking National news 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.
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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
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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
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Get breaking National news 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
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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
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The prime minister says the House of Commons will debate and vote on the partnership. asserted
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