Canadians Warm to EU 'Associate Membership' Proposal As the United States continues its trade war with the rest of the world, Canadians are reassessing their relationship with Europe.
The proposal for "associate membership" in the European Union has sparked a mix of excitement and skepticism, but beneath the surface lies a deeper story about Canada's identity and place on the global stage.
Canada has long prided itself as a middle power, straddling the world between Europe and North America.