“Terry Newman: Standing alone is brave, actually”

Key points

• The 21st Canada-European Union Summit opened in Montreal this week.
• Von der Leyen floated Canada as an 'associate member' of the EU without accession.
• Carney claimed the alliance strengthens sovereignty, while critics doubt details.
• Quebec Premier Plamondon withdrew from the summit over provincial concerns.
• The piece questions who will approve or veto policies under potential associate status.