Canada and Europe Talk About Becoming Closer Partners

Canada is looking to build a new, stronger relationship with Europe, but officials say it won't be a formal 'associate membership.'

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. Exp…