[Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Pushes for Canada to Become an Associate Member of the EU] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union to reduce reliance on the United States and address tensions in U.S.-Canada relations. The EU has expressed openness to the proposal, while U.S. officials remain skeptical. Mark Carney has communicated with leaders from France, Italy, Germany, and several Nordic countries and has instructed the envoy to Europe to explore pathways for cooperation. (Source: Jin10)