Canadian Prime Minister Carney is advocating for closer ties with the European Union at the two-day summit in Montreal. Officials are discussing deeper economic and defense links, but the term "associate member," previously proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is reportedly no longer being considered due to concerns from some EU member states like Germany. The summit is expected to yield agreements on defense, critical minerals, research, and trade. This push comes as Canada navigates an ongoing trade dispute with the US, with President Trump threatening tariffs if Canada's closer EU ties are deemed a "hostile act."