It's just about the wording, doesn't change the plan of very close ties.

the eu doesn't have anything called "associate membership" so if this passed they would have had to actually define what that means. makes sense to change the wording to something less formal but equally signifying.

The main negative of the EU has always been their ability to disagree about the most mundane and inconsequential things making every decision like wading through treacle.

I'm so sick of merz and his stupid face.

From what I've read and seen I think Carney just wants closer ties as well, not some sort of official status. EU shouldn't worry however, Canada will most likely share access to the arctic, which I believe is what this is really about.

Cowards.

Closer ties - it's still something ig? just not so much not too fast as many would wish. But no big drama ig?

It was bold move from the start, such needs taken lots of care. Still good they going nice direction of growing, even if slower.