It’s showy, it’s insubstantial, but Carney’s EU scheme is slick politics: Full Comment podcast

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNP Comment It’s showy, it’s insubstantial, but Carney’s EU scheme is slick politics: Full Comment podcast Brian Lilley talks with Anand Menon and Carlo Dade about Canada seeking associate membership in the EU Author of the article: By Postmedia News Published Sep 21, 2026 1 minute read Join the conversation Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Sept. 17. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Article content Article content There’s no such thing as “associate membership” in the European Union and nobody knows what it means, but Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal for it has proven to be a dazzling distraction as he flounders in a trade war with the United States. Brian Lilley talks this week with Anand Menon, an EU studies specialist based in England, and Carlo Dade, international policy director at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. Menon details the formidable challenges and hazards of Canada trying to displace North American trade with Europe, and why it probably won’t happen, although he says there is room for improved co-operation. And while Carney’s idea is dubious and of questionable benefit, Dade explains why he thinks we might not have much choice but to try it. (Recorded Sept. 17, 2026.) Article content RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Article content Article content Article content Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Share this article in your social network COMMENTS You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. Create an Account Sign in JOIN THE CONVERSATION Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. LATEST FROM SHOPPING ESSENTIALS Must-see TV: McConaughey and Harrelson's 'Brothers' tops this week's watch list Longtime pals play themselves in a new series inspired by the rumour that they may be related with Video 1 day ago TELEVISION Curious about lululemon's resale site? I shopped it so you don't have to I shopped from Like New so you don’t have to 2 days ago Fashion Two Canadian…