Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said he was pursuing unprecedented closeness with the European Union to reduce its dependence on its economically hostile neighbor , but not a membership with the bloc. "We're not looking to become a member of the European Union," Carney told reporters at the Toronto International Film Festival. "What we are looking — and will begin discussions for — is a unique alliance between Canada and the European Union," he said. "We share the same values, we have the same priorities and we have very complementary strengths." Carney's clarification came after a report by the Wall Street Journal claimed he was exploring whether Canada could become an "associate member" of the bloc.
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