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EU offers Canada 'associate membership.' What does Ottawa want?
EU offers Canada 'associate membership.' What does Ottawa want?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen invites Canada to work toward becoming the first-ever associate member of the European Union, as Canada signals it's not willing to give up sovereignty for that title — rather looking for a 'unique alliance' with the economic bloc. Power & Politics hears from former Canadian ambassador and special envoy to the EU Stéphane Dion on where the Canada-EU relationship goes from here. Plus, a new report reveals the potential cost of Alberta separating from Canada. Alberta Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi weighs in.