Following detailed reporting in the Wall Street Journal, Carney denied that Canada was seeking membership in the EU. 

Days later, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that Canada was in fact being considered for associate membership. 

Why did Carney and government sources initially deny the story? And should Canadian media hold him accountable for misleading the public? 

Host: Julian Abraham

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Gökçe On (Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Douglas Soltys

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Further reading: 

• Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU – WSJ 
• PM Carney says Canada ‘not looking to become member’ of the EU – CTV News 
• Carney says Canada planning to discuss ‘unique alliance’ with EU, but not membership | CBC News
• Chris Selley: Carney’s EU cuteness is an unwelcome return to Justin Trudeau’s playbook 
• Kawhi Leonard is a Raptor again. Are we sure that’s a good thing? | CBC Sports 
• Mark Carney plan to open four major airports to private investment | TikTok – Globe and Mail 

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