An image showing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looking at an out of focus Mark Carney as he delivers a speech to the European Parliament. She has short blonde hair and is wearing a maroon jacket. Image source, AFP via Getty Images
ByNadine YousifSenior Canada reporter
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For decades, Canada-EU summits took place without much fanfare - but that's not the case for this coming two-day meeting in Montreal.

Thursday and Friday's summit will be closely watched for details on how Canada and the European bloc deepen their ties.

Last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed "opening the door" to Canada for what she called an "associate membership" - a status that does not currently exist.