Carney says, unequivocally, Canada seeking to become the EU's 1st associate member

According to the AP via PBS, Carney said Friday he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June on an unprecedented partnership[2]. PBS reports this is happening even though the designation was left out of a joint declaration launching a new economic and security alliance[2].PBS quotes Carney as saying the two sides are working toward "the deepest possible partnership, short of accession — with Canada becoming the European Union's first Associate Member"[2].Euronews reports that Germany opposed the term "associate member" during negotiations on a joint declaration. The final text instead refers to an "ever closer association".[3] Euronews also says European Council President António Costa notably avoided the term "associate member"[3].Euronews quotes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as saying that "the concept of an associate member is uncharted territory"[3].CBC reports that a Canadian official couldn't answer what legislation would be needed in Canada and across the EU member states[1]. The official also said "It's a concept"[1], according to CBC. CBC notes that EU members would have to vote, and Carney has said a new partnership with the European Union will be put up for debate and a vote in Canada's Parliament[1].According to PBS, Trump has suggested Canada's proposed EU arrangement could be a "hostile act" and threatened tariffs on Europe if he considered it unfriendly[2].