France’s foreign minister says Canada could join EU “at some point”

European leaders hinted at Canada joining the EU as the union positions itself to become the "third superpower."

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European leaders are toying with the bizarre idea of Canada joining the European Union, a move they claim would bolster their geopolitical and economic power.

France’s foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Canada may join the European Union “at some point,” adding that “nine countries are formally candidates to EU accession today.”