The EU's Offer to Canada: A Hard Lesson in Priorities for Britain When Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament, touting the benefits of a new associate membership deal for Canada, it was hard not to notice the UK's absence.
Once a key player in the EU's inner circle, Britain now finds itself on the outside looking in.
The EU's offer to Canada is more than just a gesture; it's a strategic move to secure critical raw materials and rare earths in an increasingly assertive China dominated market.