Home / BusinessBusinessThe New York TimesBusinessThe New York Times·Sep 16, 2026·1 min readCanada Could Become the E.U.’s First ‘Associate Member’Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the bloc’s executive arm, has invited Ottawa closer as both sides look to navigate complicated geopolitical challenges.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesBusinessCNBCBusinessSep 16, 2026 · 1 minCanada could become 'first associate member' of EU, bloc's chief saysCNBCBusinessLovin MaltaBusinessSep 16, 2026 · 1 minEU Opens Door for Canada To Become Its First-Ever ‘Associate Member’Lovin MaltaBusinessCBCBusinessSep 16, 2026 · 1 minEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate memberCBCPoliticsEuronewsPoliticsSep 16, 2026 · 1 minCanada to become first 'associate member' of the EUEuronews
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