I m definitely in favor of strong connections between Canada and EU.. however, EU should work toward an efficient and well-designed political union, we cant turn into a dummy alliance of anti-Trump countries
Nlxlenn on
Well they actually fit so well in the EU
Inevitable-Push-8061 on
I really hope so. I want a European future for Canada. From Ottawa to Ankara let’s call it Europa!
Notbadconsidering on
I really hope so. I also hope Britain rejoins the EU
Stronger trade ties would be a benefit I believe but I have no expertise to reference, just my humble opinion.The suggestion of future membership is a wild idea that I would enjoy learning more about.
Kiwi_Gum on
No. First they should join Eurovision.
Efnex on
First Canada must go to ESC.
HarrisonYeller on
Can they join beeing so far away?
Naduhan_Sum on
One thing is sure: it doesn’t lie in Trump‘s USA.
Red_Maple on
Yes, please. Realistically it might be difficult or impractical for full membership, but we could definitely work out an Iceland/Norway style arrangement.
Glunkbor on
They would fit well and many of us Europeans would love to have them. That being said, Canada has a pretty strict system in place for imigration and it is unlikely they would accept the Schengen-agreement of free movement between all member states of the EU. On top of that, it is doubtful they would want the Euro instead of Canadian Dollar.
hype_irion on
We need to have a trial run. Let them participate in Eurovision first.
greenpowerman99 on
A Free Trade Agreement between EU and Canada could be extended to include freedom of movement between EU and Canada.
bigbadchief on
They’re obviously not going to join the EU. I don’t understand why people keep talking about it. Sure they can make some trade agreements, closer ties etc. But they’re not going to actually join the EU.
Dyn-O-mite_Rocketeer on
Item number 239 not on my 2025 bingo card: the EU having a future land border with <checks notes>…Montana?
eatyourzbeans on
I’m tired of reading the bullshit that we are stuck between the USA and China.
We pitted against China because we stuck with our allie and trusted them to stick with us .
Which was a complete focking horse shit
Here’s one example on how bad 🇨🇦 has been ripping off 🇺🇸
While America has actively discouraged and sabotaged us from trading with china .American companies that operate in Canada import Chinese products from their distributors in the USA that they import from China . Just chew on that for a minute, bahaha.
So if the world see’s Canada loosen trade deals with China , just understand that were not supporting them any more or any less, were pouring focking salt on one of the many leaches we have allowed to suck on our economy for so long . It’s time to take the middle man out .
ohnosquid on
Even as a non european, I would like to see Canada in the EU or a very close partnership, it could solve many problems that the EU has like a less than ideal concentration of resources availiable in Europe.
sparksAndFizzles on
Canada’s not part of the EU and that’s not where I think this is heading — but that’s also beside the point. The future of the modern liberal democratic world depends on places like EU, the UK, Canada, and a much wider group of like-minded small and medium countries that have worked incredibly hard to build something better out of the wreckage of the 20th century. After two world wars, genocide, and totalitarianism, colonialism, the Cold War and everything else there was a huge and very real effort to create systems grounded in rights, stability, and shared values. That’s what’s now under threat.
We can’t just stand by while one major western country, with a screwed up democracy that’s now visibly failing and sliding into authoritarian oligarchy just takes a sledgehammer to all of it. We’re looking at the potential unraveling of decades—and in some cases centuries—of progress. It isn’t the theirs to destroy.
I have no interest in being dragged back to the 1930s or the 1730s by someone else’s unravelling regime, conspiracy cults, religious fundamentalists, or the far-right fringe. This isn’t abstract. There’s a huge amount at stake, and it’s time to start treating it that way.
We need to do something more serious than standing here like deer caught in headlights. A very positive thing is being pulled apart.
Hanayama10 on
Australia competes in Eurovision, Canada might join the EU and yet Morocco wasn’t allowed in because it wasn’t considered European
marumaruko on
One part a lot of Canadians would hate is the system of open procurement by tender the EU has.
Imagine a town in rural Alberta having to deal with that.
VirtuaMcPolygon on
No.. If people were rampant enough saying the UK is next to mainland Europe and should be in it. Canada is half way around the world. Canada has far better future going hard on international trade deals now.
Remember Canada already has an EU trade deal in place, and not a bad one unlike the UK one.
_AverageBookEnjoyer_ on
Not really no. The only reason this is being seriously discussed is because of the current US administration. An administration that, one way or another, won’t be around in 4 years. It might take some time but US/Canada relations will eventually go back to normal.
No_Priors on
I hope so.
Robot_Particle on
I will keep it simple: Welcome Canadians!
fpPolar on
I really don’t think this makes sense for Canada. I do think there is a path for mutually beneficial closer relationships with standardized regulatory frameworks, free trade agreements, more open travel laws, and economic cooperation agreements, but I couldn’t see Canadians wanting to fully adopt the EU requirements and cede decision making to Brussels.
Rough-Berry7336 on
I think only European nations should be members of the European Union tbh
affemannen on
It would be so awesome to have Canada in the union!!! Seriously!
sailclippers on
Would love to see it
GiftedOaks on
Future historians will be looking back at this moment in time and trying to figure out Canada’s sudden obsession with Europe and elbows
Mountain-Fox-2123 on
In order to apply for EU membership, a country has to be European and respect the EU’s democratic values.
Now i am sure Canada respect EU’s democratic values, but Canada is not European, so they can’t become a EU member.
the fact is this that Canada can’t legally join the EU because it’s not culturally, politically or geographically part of Europe.
benny_phung on
Sure. The more, the merrier.
ashstronge on
There’s a bit of a geographical problem with this
Eyjafjallajokull2 on
I think so, I hope so
Krnu777 on
There should be a ***”league of democracies”*** entailing economic cooperation and a defense pact. Nations would need to adhere to certain political standards i.e. liberal democracy, rule of law, human rights, membership of ICC etc… you name it. And if they don’t anymore, after due process they would be kicked out of the club. Nations from all around the world could join and enjoy.
gwelfguy on
No. Canada is very much a distinct society from Europe, as we are from the US, with it’s own needs and challenges. The cost of reconciling our laws, standards, etc. with the EU would be very high and of questionable benefit. We can have a trade agreement without becoming part of the EU.
Dokky on
Started in earnest with the Kingdom’s of France, Great Britain and a treacherous 13 Colonies, it will end that way. St P & M is EU territory via The France, hardly can get any closer to the UK via shared Monarchy and The Commonwealth. But it is for their Citizens to decide, not those who govern on their behalf. All I want is the [Canadian Red Ensign](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Red_Ensign) to be officially adopted and flown at all borders posts to glare down on the traitors. And make de Gaulle twitch a little bit at Colombey-les-deux-Eglises.
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Lol, Canada not in Europe, eh!
Canadians are honorary Europeans.
I m definitely in favor of strong connections between Canada and EU.. however, EU should work toward an efficient and well-designed political union, we cant turn into a dummy alliance of anti-Trump countries
Well they actually fit so well in the EU
I really hope so. I want a European future for Canada. From Ottawa to Ankara let’s call it Europa!
I really hope so. I also hope Britain rejoins the EU
[Brussels is ‘honored’ Canadians want to join the EU — but says it won’t happen](https://www.politico.eu/article/canadians-want-join-european-union-will-never-happen-paula-pinho/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Stronger trade ties would be a benefit I believe but I have no expertise to reference, just my humble opinion.The suggestion of future membership is a wild idea that I would enjoy learning more about.
No. First they should join Eurovision.
First Canada must go to ESC.
Can they join beeing so far away?
One thing is sure: it doesn’t lie in Trump‘s USA.
Yes, please. Realistically it might be difficult or impractical for full membership, but we could definitely work out an Iceland/Norway style arrangement.
They would fit well and many of us Europeans would love to have them. That being said, Canada has a pretty strict system in place for imigration and it is unlikely they would accept the Schengen-agreement of free movement between all member states of the EU. On top of that, it is doubtful they would want the Euro instead of Canadian Dollar.
We need to have a trial run. Let them participate in Eurovision first.
A Free Trade Agreement between EU and Canada could be extended to include freedom of movement between EU and Canada.
They’re obviously not going to join the EU. I don’t understand why people keep talking about it. Sure they can make some trade agreements, closer ties etc. But they’re not going to actually join the EU.
Item number 239 not on my 2025 bingo card: the EU having a future land border with <checks notes>…Montana?
I’m tired of reading the bullshit that we are stuck between the USA and China.
We pitted against China because we stuck with our allie and trusted them to stick with us .
Which was a complete focking horse shit
Here’s one example on how bad 🇨🇦 has been ripping off 🇺🇸
While America has actively discouraged and sabotaged us from trading with china .American companies that operate in Canada import Chinese products from their distributors in the USA that they import from China . Just chew on that for a minute, bahaha.
So if the world see’s Canada loosen trade deals with China , just understand that were not supporting them any more or any less, were pouring focking salt on one of the many leaches we have allowed to suck on our economy for so long . It’s time to take the middle man out .
Even as a non european, I would like to see Canada in the EU or a very close partnership, it could solve many problems that the EU has like a less than ideal concentration of resources availiable in Europe.
Canada’s not part of the EU and that’s not where I think this is heading — but that’s also beside the point. The future of the modern liberal democratic world depends on places like EU, the UK, Canada, and a much wider group of like-minded small and medium countries that have worked incredibly hard to build something better out of the wreckage of the 20th century. After two world wars, genocide, and totalitarianism, colonialism, the Cold War and everything else there was a huge and very real effort to create systems grounded in rights, stability, and shared values. That’s what’s now under threat.
We can’t just stand by while one major western country, with a screwed up democracy that’s now visibly failing and sliding into authoritarian oligarchy just takes a sledgehammer to all of it. We’re looking at the potential unraveling of decades—and in some cases centuries—of progress. It isn’t the theirs to destroy.
I have no interest in being dragged back to the 1930s or the 1730s by someone else’s unravelling regime, conspiracy cults, religious fundamentalists, or the far-right fringe. This isn’t abstract. There’s a huge amount at stake, and it’s time to start treating it that way.
We need to do something more serious than standing here like deer caught in headlights. A very positive thing is being pulled apart.
Australia competes in Eurovision, Canada might join the EU and yet Morocco wasn’t allowed in because it wasn’t considered European
One part a lot of Canadians would hate is the system of open procurement by tender the EU has.
Imagine a town in rural Alberta having to deal with that.
No.. If people were rampant enough saying the UK is next to mainland Europe and should be in it. Canada is half way around the world. Canada has far better future going hard on international trade deals now.
Remember Canada already has an EU trade deal in place, and not a bad one unlike the UK one.
Not really no. The only reason this is being seriously discussed is because of the current US administration. An administration that, one way or another, won’t be around in 4 years. It might take some time but US/Canada relations will eventually go back to normal.
I hope so.
I will keep it simple: Welcome Canadians!
I really don’t think this makes sense for Canada. I do think there is a path for mutually beneficial closer relationships with standardized regulatory frameworks, free trade agreements, more open travel laws, and economic cooperation agreements, but I couldn’t see Canadians wanting to fully adopt the EU requirements and cede decision making to Brussels.
I think only European nations should be members of the European Union tbh
It would be so awesome to have Canada in the union!!! Seriously!
Would love to see it
Future historians will be looking back at this moment in time and trying to figure out Canada’s sudden obsession with Europe and elbows
In order to apply for EU membership, a country has to be European and respect the EU’s democratic values.
Now i am sure Canada respect EU’s democratic values, but Canada is not European, so they can’t become a EU member.
the fact is this that Canada can’t legally join the EU because it’s not culturally, politically or geographically part of Europe.
Sure. The more, the merrier.
There’s a bit of a geographical problem with this
I think so, I hope so
There should be a ***”league of democracies”*** entailing economic cooperation and a defense pact. Nations would need to adhere to certain political standards i.e. liberal democracy, rule of law, human rights, membership of ICC etc… you name it. And if they don’t anymore, after due process they would be kicked out of the club. Nations from all around the world could join and enjoy.
No. Canada is very much a distinct society from Europe, as we are from the US, with it’s own needs and challenges. The cost of reconciling our laws, standards, etc. with the EU would be very high and of questionable benefit. We can have a trade agreement without becoming part of the EU.
Started in earnest with the Kingdom’s of France, Great Britain and a treacherous 13 Colonies, it will end that way. St P & M is EU territory via The France, hardly can get any closer to the UK via shared Monarchy and The Commonwealth. But it is for their Citizens to decide, not those who govern on their behalf. All I want is the [Canadian Red Ensign](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Red_Ensign) to be officially adopted and flown at all borders posts to glare down on the traitors. And make de Gaulle twitch a little bit at Colombey-les-deux-Eglises.
This Canadian says yes, please!