Canada can’t join the EU,but we’re closer than you might think

This article discusses Canada's strategic relationship with the European Union (EU), highlighting shared values, growing commercial relations, and strong people-to-people ties. Despite Canada's alignment with European political culture and economic preferences, it cannot join the EU due to geographical and historical reasons. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) represents Canada's most concrete partnership with the EU, facilitating significant trade and regulatory cooperation. Canada also contributes to EU missions and shares strategic interests in areas such as Ukraine, Iran, and digital privacy. The article suggests that Canada can deepen its partnership with the EU through structured dialogues and policy coordination, reinforcing the West's cohesion against external threats.