Canada invited to be first-ever associate EU member | CTV National News at 5:30 for Sept. 16, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wants Canada to become the bloc’s first associate member. But Canada’s ambassador designate says Ottawa is “not there” yet. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos:    / ctvnews   Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/app Must-watch stories and full programs at http://www.ctvnews.ca/video CTV News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/CTV-News CTV News on X (formerly Twitter):   / ctvnews   CTV News on Reddit:   / ctvnews   CTV News on LinkedIn:   / ctv-news   --- CTV News is Canada's most-watched news organization both locally and nationally, and has a network of national, international, and local news operations. #ctvnews #ctvnationalnews #canadiannews