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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first 'associate member,' in a major expansion of ties between the two sides. The proposed relationship could cover areas including trade, technology, AI, energy, defense and critical minerals, although no details have yet been set out on how the new status would work. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who attended von der Leyen’s speech, has called for a 'unique alliance' with the E