Poilievre says Canada will never be ’28th state’ of EU at Ontario rally

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-20 22:35:49.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Trade, Defence, Immigration, Governance]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing deeper integration with Europe—including potential associate membership in the European Union proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. In response, Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the initiative during a rally in Brantford, Ontario, stating Canada will never become the 28th state of the EU and rejecting the adoption of European taxes, laws, and immigration models. Prime Minister Carney stated that any formal partnership agreement will be submitted to the House of Commons for debate and a vote.