Canada could become ‘first associate member’ of EU, bloc’s chief says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the 27-nation bloc. In her annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg, France, the EU chief said the bloc wants to take the relationship with Canada “to the highest possible level.” This is breaking news. Update to get updates.