As relations between Canada and the United States have become increasingly strained, an idea once dismissed as political fantasy is now entering the mainstream: could Canada one day join the European Union? A recent poll amongst Canadians found that nearly three in five Canadians would support or somewhat support EU membership, while prominent European politicians, including French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, have openly entertained the prospect. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to pursue a "much stronger and deeper partnership" with Europe. Yet there is one obvious obstacle: Canada is not in Europe. We examine whether an EU accession is legally and politically conceivable, what Canadians and Europeans might gain from it, and whether closer integration is a realistic future or simply a symbolic response to growing tensions with Washington.
00:00 Canada’s Surprising Border With Europe
00:41Why Are European Leaders Talking About Canada Joining the EU?
01:13 Mark Carney’s Push for Closer EU Relations
01:51 Canada is participating in Eurovision!
02:18 Could Canada Realistically Become an EU Member?
02:40 What Canada Would Gain From EU Membership
03:21 Why the EU Might Want Canada in the Bloc
03:56 CETA, Trade Growth and the SAFE defense agreement
06:14 The Biggest Obstacles to Canada Joining the European Union
09:17 Polls, Public Support and the Future of Canada-EU Integration
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