Allan Woods

Paris-based journalist for the Toronto Star. I write the Star’s weekly politics newsletter (

[Tonda MacCharles @TondaMacC]

Canadians can now see the plan for Mark Carney's 'moonshot' European alliance. By colleague @WoodsAllan https://t.co/cUFmMnunT6 via @torontostar

[Allan Woods @WoodsAllan]

Canadians can now see the plan for Mark Carney’s “moonshot” European alliance. My look at what we’ve learned about how Canada’s associate EU membership could change the landscape https://t.co/oCUSCkJA04

[Allan Woods @WoodsAllan]

This is an example of the political difficulties for Mark Carney lurking in the details of Canada’s potential associate EU membership. Quebec’s premier says (from the election trail) that the province should have its own distinct representation in the talks.

[TVA Nouvelles @tvanouvelles]

Alliance entre le Canada et l’Union européenne: Christine Fréchette réclame un statut particulier pour le Québec
https://t.co/rGklW0Noay

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

The Canadian prime minister's literary reference in praising co-operation between Canada and the European Union can also be read as a warning, Allan Woods writes. https://t.co/BQeyiMRl0F

[Alex Ballingall 🫨 @aballinga]

Mark Carney's 'inherent attraction' pitch to Europe has no guarantee of a happy ending. An analysis from @WoodsAllan https://t.co/L3QM2EAdlk via @torontostar

[Ryanair @Ryanair]

we still won't fly there

[Allan Woods @WoodsAllan]

On Mark Carney’s speech to the @Europarl_EN about “associate membership” and why it’s always a good idea to dig deeper when a Canadian prime minister waxes poetic in German (spoiler: the Goethe novel he referenced was a death-riddled tragedy) https://t.co/UK4dbyoZUI

[Eva Poptcheva 🇪🇺🇪🇸 @EPoptcheva]

Free movement of workers and students, participation in Erasmus and Horizon (research), alliance on security and defence, critical raw materials, AI, clean tech, energy, financial services and capital markets… sounds like a deep association with the EU, amounting to a quasi membership. #Canada

[Wouter Beke @wbeke]

How times change. Terry Reintke of the Greens proudly wore a Canada sweater in the chamber today. In 2017, she voted against #CETA.

Today, Greens and Socialists are happy to celebrate Mark Carney’s visit. Back in 2017, the Greens campaigned against the trade agreement with Canada, and many Socialists voted against it too.

Quite hypocritical, all of it.

@EPPGroup @EPP

[Tim Houston @TimHoustonNS]

Canada is a sovereign country. We will decide who we trade with and how we build our future.

It’s of no surprise that President Trump is now lashing out at the prospect of Canada increasing our trade ties with Europe.

His response is next level fear of missing out.

He has an option: stop being a bully and maybe you’ll get invited back to the party.

I am proud that Canada is spreading our wings.

Nova Scotia has a long history of trade with the world. Two major Canadian banks - Scotiabank and RBC - were founded in our province to help our entrepreneurs, traders and explorers do business with the world.

We have a long history of trade and travel with Europe specifically. Expanding access for Canadian goods to European markets is a good thing, as is strengthening our defence ties with the region.

Nova Scotia will always value our friendship with the American people. We value our historic ties to New England in particular. But this friendship cannot mean dependence on a country whose administration has become increasingly unpredictable towards its allies.

We’re ready to work with Europe and every reliable partner who wants what Nova Scotia has to offer.

We will not be bullied by those who look to oppress us.

My focus will continue to be on protecting our future and building Nova Scotia.

[Allan Woods @WoodsAllan]

Associate EU membership, friends with economic benefits, or transatlantic never-Trumpers? Joined @F24Debate to discuss how and why Canada is cozying up to Europe https://t.co/ArtlEBjIxc

[François Picard @FrancoisF24]

🇪🇺🇨🇦 @WoodsAllan didn't have to wait long.
Tariff threats quick to follow after @TorontoStar reporter told #F24Debate he was "waiting for Donald Trump's wrath" over EU's 'associate membership' to Canada.

Full show ➡️ https://t.co/OE20XLtPrh

[Roberta Metsola @EP_President]

It’s time the helmet went home.

Found near Caen, France, close to where Canadian forces fought during Operation Totalise in August 1944, it is a powerful reminder of the Canadians who gave their lives for Europe.

Today, this helmet begins its journey back home with @CanadianPM @MarkJCarney, carrying our gratitude and the enduring friendship between Europe and Canada 🇪🇺🇨🇦

[David Coletto @DavidColetto]

Here's what Canadians think of the idea: https://t.co/SOwYHaGa5T

[Tonda MacCharles @TondaMacC]

My latest:
EU chief proposes associate member status for Canada https://t.co/B7YKqxBDVD via @torontostar

[Tonda MacCharles @TondaMacC]

And here is @WoodsAllan with a look at what does associate member even mean?

https://t.co/gvgWEoL3LA

[Alex Ballingall 🫨 @aballinga]

Here's a feature from us, written earlier this summer, on the idea of privatizing Canadian airports https://t.co/EIs0ZIt2Ov via @torontostar

[Allan Woods @WoodsAllan]

Why President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks a 'hundred-year deal' with Canada https://t.co/zU9nuqYKEV via @torontostar

[Allan Woods @WoodsAllan]

As Donald Trump's trade war rages, Mark Carney looks to the European Union — and it's looking back https://t.co/9Oq8Qyi91H via @torontostar