Straits Times
EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member, von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, Sept 16 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first \"associate member\", a status that is not set out in the bloc's treaties.
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