Should Canada apply for EU membership?
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Former ECSA-C President, Frédéric Mérand, explores the idea of Canada joining the European Union (EU), weighing the potential benefits and challenges. While Canada meets many EU membership criteria, such as a free-market economy and democracy, the process would be complex and require extensive legal and institutional adjustments. He highlights alternatives like closer EU ties without full membership, drawing comparisons to the UK's and Norway's relationships with the EU. Mérand suggests that exploring these options could enhance Canada’s geopolitical position and economic security, especially in the face of growing tensions with the U.S.
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Responses by ECSA-C members
Scholarsfrom the ECSA-C community respond to the idea of
EU membership for Canada