Could Canada Join the European Union?

Could Canada realistically join the European Union? With growing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., the idea of closer economic ties with Europe is resurfacing. But is full EU membership even possible?

We’ll explore:

✅ Canada’s heavy reliance on the U.S. for trade (over 75% of exports!)

✅ The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)—how it’s boosted trade but still falls short of full EU membership benefits

✅ Potential advantages of EU membership, like full access to the single market and increased labor mobility

✅ Major barriers to EU entry, including regulatory alignment and Canada’s geographical distance

✅ Alternative trade models—Could Canada follow Norway, Switzerland, or Turkey’s lead?

✅ The Gravity Theory of Trade—Does Canada’s location make EU membership unrealistic?