Closer Ties with Europe Could Offer Opportunities for Canada, but Come with Challenges

September 21, 2026 – Do you think Canada is on the right track by developing closer ties with France?

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Closer ties with Europe could offer opportunities for Canada, but come with challenges

Canadians may welcome the prospect of closer ties with the European Union, but pollster Nik Nanos says the issue could become a political minefield for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Do Canadians really want closer ties with Europe?

International headlines have been made this week by the EU and Canada announcing their mutual intention to form a deeper relationship. Mandy Pipher, The Local's resident Canadian, examines whether her compatriots would actually accept tighter ties with Europe.

338 Sunday Update: Canadians Want Closer Ties With Europe

Associate E.U. member? To be determined. But as Canada explores closer ties with the European Union, new polling shows Canadians overwhelmingly favour greater integration with Europe.