Interest in Canada joining the EU has increased amid US tensions, with 44% of Canadians supporting the idea. While the EU acknowledges shared values, Canada’s geographic distance and historical precedent present challenges for membership.

  • Barbarian
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    6 hours ago

    The EU has multiple “second class” membership options. Multiple non-EU countries are in Schengen, even more have no visa requirements.

    Multiple countries have trade deals with the EU, including Canada (as soon as CETA gets fully completed).

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      3 hours ago

      @Barbarian ah yeah sorry, it was too early and no coffee was there to whisper “think again” 😀another “second class” is also the candidate status.