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EU alliance name doesn't matter, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the name of an enhanced alliance with the European Union doesn't matter, after EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen once again called it 'associate membership' despite some European nations not being fans of that name.

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Morning Update: Canada, EU deepen ties without the label

Good morning. Canada and the European Union are moving ahead with plans to strengthen economic and security ties, but one idea has been taken off the table. Ahead of a summit in Montreal, the EU has dropped a proposal to designate Canada an “associate member” after objections from several member states.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, last month.
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Canada and UAE sign trade, defence and energy agreements

Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free trade deal that both countries have boasted about reaching in a record time of 47 days. The deal was one of a handful of trade and infrastructure agreements signed during the crown prince of Abu Dhabi's visit to Ottawa.

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Morning Update: Canada’s UAE balancing act

Good morning. Prime Minister Mark Carney is deepening Canada’s ties with the United Arab Emirates, signing trade and defence deals and agreeing to extradition talks despite concerns over the Gulf state’s human-rights record.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Ottawa on Tuesday.
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Morning Update: Toronto gives Chow another term

Good morning. Olivia Chow has been re-elected as Toronto’s mayor, fending off a strong challenge from city councillor Brad Bradford in a closely watched race. Her victory comes after a campaign dominated by concerns over affordability, crime and the city’s future.

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Supporters of Olivia Chow react at the result of the election at her camp's election night headquarters in Toronto on Monday.
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