September 16, 2026
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#1436 Carney’s Big Move to Get Canada With the European Union
A report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that Carney’s is pushing for Canada to join the EU as an “associate member.” Carney says he’s pursuing an “unique alliance,” rather than membership. 
Jesse Brown
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James Nicholson
Producer
Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
Julian Abraham
Reporter
Tristan Capacchione
Senior Production Supervisor

As Carney heads to France to address the EU parliament on Thursday, questions swirl around what exactly this new relationship between Canada and the EU will entail. 

 

Meanwhile, the President of the EU parliament announces a new “antenna” office in Ottawa. 

 

Jan Wong joins Jesse Brown to consider the likelihood of Canada’s European future.

 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Jan Wong

 

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