Prime Minister Mark Carney was tight-lipped Thursday when asked whether Canada could seek future membership in the European Union, but reiterated his desire that the country “deepen” ties with the economic and political bloc.

While Canada officially joining the EU has been recently raised in the context of worsening relations with the United States and U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, experts suggest that formal membership is unlikely.

Still, with Carney set to address the European Parliament next week, the prime minister has made it no secret that he wants to see closer economic, security and political ties with European nations.

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