Carney backs Canada joining Europe’s Erasmus+ exchange program

Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled interest in having Canada join Erasmus+, the European Union’s flagship education and training exchange program, during remarks to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday. Carney said participation could give students in Canada and Europe more chances to study at top universities, build ties, and strengthen longterm relations between the two sides. He also said Canada is not seeking full EU membership, but is exploring a separate partnership framework. The article explains that Erasmus, launched in 1987 and expanded as Erasmus+, now supports study, training, apprenticeships, sport and other exchange opportunities. The EU program includes all 27 member states as well as several nonEU countries, including the U.K., which recently reached a temporary agreement to participate.