Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is not pursuing membership in the European Union, CP24 reported on Monday, September 14, 2026. According to the outlet, Carney stated that the country is "not looking to become member" of the bloc. The remark rules out, at least for now, the prospect of Canada joining the EU as a full member state.
The prime minister's comment, as reported by CP24, addresses the question directly rather than leaving it open to interpretation. Canada and the European Union maintain a close relationship, and the topic of deeper ties has drawn public discussion from time to time. Carney's statement places a clear boundary on how far that relationship would extend in membership terms.
The report from CP24 did not include further details beyond the prime minister's remark. No additional statements from Carney or from EU officials were provided in the material available. It is therefore unclear what prompted the comment or whether it followed a specific question from reporters.
What to watch next: whether Canadian or EU officials elaborate on the two sides' existing partnership and whether the question of membership resurfaces in future remarks.
