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EU wants ‘to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible’: von der Leyen - CTV News

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EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CBC.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Kitchener.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Ottawa.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Vancouver.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Toronto.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - NanaimoNewsNOW.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CFJC Today Kamloops.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to become the first "associate member" of the European Union.

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A: EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CBC.

B: EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member CBCCanada can learn some hard lessons from Brexit as it pivots to the EU National PostCanada not ready to commit to ‘associate member' title with EU.

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A: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Kitchener.

B: EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member CBCCanada can learn some hard lessons from Brexit as it pivots to the EU National PostCanada not ready to commit to ‘associate member' title with EU.

negation mismatch

A: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Ottawa.

B: EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member CBCCanada can learn some hard lessons from Brexit as it pivots to the EU National PostCanada not ready to commit to ‘associate member' title with EU.

negation mismatch

A: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Vancouver.

B: EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member CBCCanada can learn some hard lessons from Brexit as it pivots to the EU National PostCanada not ready to commit to ‘associate member' title with EU.

negation mismatch

A: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - CityNews Toronto.

B: EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member CBCCanada can learn some hard lessons from Brexit as it pivots to the EU National PostCanada not ready to commit to ‘associate member' title with EU.

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**Summary:** The European Union (EU) is seeking to elevate its partnership with Canada to a new level, aiming for the bloc's first "associate member" status amid growing tensions with the United States. This move reflects the EU's efforts to diversify trade and strengthen ties with non-NATO allies. **Why It

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