Canada and the European Union are working on a new way to team up. Officials say they are planning a new partnership to help both sides work together more closely.

However, the Canadian ambassador says this will not be an 'associate membership.' An associate membership is a formal way for a country to join an international group without becoming a full member. Whatever they build, it will be something different.

There is a lot of talk about what this means for the United Kingdom. Some Canadian leaders think the UK should join in and team up with Canada and Europe for this new alliance.

Experts are looking at why this is happening now. Many believe these countries are trying to prepare for the future, especially with the changing political scene in the United States under Donald Trump. Some people call this a 'European alternative' to relying so much on the U.S.

While some see this as a smart move, others warn there are limits to how much this will actually change things. Mark Carney, a well-known Canadian leader, has spoken about how hard it is to move away from the influence of American politics.

For now, the two sides are keeping the details quiet, but they are clearly interested in growing their friendship.

Source: politico.eu