Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
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Watch: 'A better opportunity' - Canadians on a closer alliance with Europe Miriam Levin-Gold likes Prime Minister Mark Carney's idea of Canadians being able to live and work in the European Union under proposed closer ties with the trade bloc.
观察："更好的机会"-加拿大人与欧洲建立更紧密的联盟 Miriam Levin-Gold喜欢总理马克卡尼的想法，即加拿大人能够在与贸易集团建立更紧密联系的情况下在欧盟生活和工作。
"I think that's great for young people to explore different parts of the world and work in different places and have different experiences," the commuter told the BBC in Toronto.
"我认为这对年轻人来说很棒，可以探索世界不同的地方，在不同的地方工作，有不同的经历，"通勤者在多伦多告诉BBC。
Canadians woke up to news of Carney's speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday morning, welcoming the EU's ambition for Canada to become its first "associate member" as he urged closer co-operation on defence and energy.
加拿大人醒来的消息卡尼的讲话在斯特拉斯堡欧洲议会周四上午，欢迎欧盟的野心，加拿大成为其第一个"准成员"，因为他敦促在国防和能源更密切的合
"We should deepen our people-to-people ties, allowing our youth to live, work and study where they want on either side of the Atlantic," the PM said.
总理说："我们应该加深人民与人民的联系，让我们的年轻人在大西洋两岸的任何地方生活，工作和学习。"
Carney told MEPs that Canada and Europe were "stronger together" in the face of "geopolitical rupture".
卡尼告诉欧洲议会议员，面对"地缘政治破裂"，加拿大和欧洲"更加强大"。
But before Canadians start packing their bags, "associate member" status does not currently exist within the EU and could take years to implement, given that all 27 EU member states would have to approve such an arrangement.
但在加拿大人开始打包行李之前，"准成员"地位目前在欧盟内不存在，可能需要数年时间才能实施，因为所有27欧盟成员国都必须批准这样的安排。
Nevertheless, people the BBC spoke to were excited about the potential prospect of working and studying in the EU as news of Carney's speech spread.
尽管如此，随着卡尼演讲的消息传播，BBC与之交谈的人对在欧盟工作和学习的潜在前景感到兴奋。
Miriam Levin-Gold is excited about potentially greater opportunities for young Canadians to be able to explore the EU Alex Nash, from Montreal, said closer ties would clear away the obstacles of work visas and permits.
Miriam Levin-Gold对年轻加拿大人能够探索欧盟的潜在更大机会感到兴奋 来自蒙特利尔的亚历克斯*纳什（Alex Nash）表示，更紧密的联系将扫除工作签证和许可证的障碍。
"It would certainly be really nice for that to be easier, more convenient and to be able to visit more easily," she said.
她说："如果能更容易、更方便、更容易参观，那肯定会很好。"
Canadian social media has lit up with the topic.
加拿大社交媒体已经点燃了这个话题。
One person on a Facebook group, A Canadian Outlook, said they would love the opportunity for their grandchildren to study at European universities for better rates.
一个facebook小组的一个人，加拿大的展望，说他们会喜欢他们的孙子有机会在欧洲大学学习更好的费率。
Another woman said it would make it much easier for the home she already owns in France.
另一位女士说，这将使她在法国已经拥有的房子变得容易得多。
"Snow birds are going to love it," another person said, referring to Canadians who head to warmer locations for winter. The sentiments hint at dissatisfaction in Canada over bilateral tensions with the US.
"雪鸟会喜欢它，"另一个人说，指的是前往冬季温暖地点的加拿大人。 这种情绪暗示了加拿大对与美国的双边紧张局势的不满。
Growing up in Canada, David Jardine thought of the US as not just a neighbour, but an epicentre of culture and cool.
在加拿大长大的David Jardine认为美国不仅仅是一个邻国，而是一个文化和冷静的中心。
"I remember wanting to go and visit New York all the time," he told the BBC after finishing his overnight shift, not far from one of Toronto's most iconic buildings, the CN tower.
"我记得我一直想去参观纽约，"他在完成通宵工作后告诉BBC，离多伦多最具标志性的建筑之一CN tower不远。
But he's become a lot more sceptical in the light of US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada and rhetoric about annexation.
但鉴于美国总统唐纳德特朗普与加拿大的贸易战以及关于吞并的言论，他变得更加怀疑。
"I would say I think not only does it make more sense to associate closely with Europe, it's a place that I would rather be associating with given the way things are these days," he said.
他说："我想说，我认为与欧洲密切联系不仅更有意义，而且考虑到现在的情况，我更愿意与欧洲联系。"
David Jardine and Alex Nash hope Carney's news means there will be fewer obstacles to spending time in Europe Maggie Stainton, who manages local pub C'est What in Toronto's St Lawrence Market district, became emotional when she spoke about Canada's frayed ties with the US.
大卫渣甸和亚历克斯纳什希望卡尼的消息意味着在欧洲度过时间的障碍将会减少 管理多伦多圣劳伦斯市场区当地酒吧C'est What的玛吉*斯坦顿（Maggie Stainton）在谈到加拿大与美国的关系时变得情绪激动。
"It's too volatile with the United States," she said.
"这对美国来说太不稳定了，"她说。
"I feel that there's some stability in Europe."
"我觉得欧洲有一些稳定。"
For decades, America has been a cultural centre of gravity that is difficult to avoid, with many Canadian actors working in Hollywood and Canadian radio stations playing US music.
几十年来，美国一直是一个难以避免的文化重心，许多加拿大演员在好莱坞和加拿大广播电台工作，播放美国音乐。
"I think we're forced to feel more American simply by the influences that we have," Stainton added. "However, I think deep down, I definitely I lean towards feeling more European in my ideas and ideals."
斯坦顿补充说："我认为，仅仅受到我们所拥有的影响，我们就不得不感受到更多的美国人。" "然而，我想在内心深处，我肯定我倾向于在我的想法和理想中感受到更多的欧洲。"
These views were echoed by many other people the BBC spoke to in the centre of Canada's biggest city.
这些观点得到了英国广播公司在加拿大最大城市中心与之交谈的许多其他人的回应。
Carney, who used to lead Canada and Britain's central banks, was elected on a promise that he would not only take a tough stance against Trump, but broaden Canada's economic horizons.
曾经领导加拿大和英国央行的卡尼当选时承诺，他不仅会对特朗普采取强硬立场，还会拓宽加拿大的经济视野。
Up to 72% of Canadian exports are to the US, and the ongoing trade tensions have spurred Ottawa to seek closer ties with other nations.
高达72％的加拿大出口产品是对美国的，持续的贸易紧张局势促使渥太华寻求与其他国家建立更紧密的联系。
Maggie Stainton is disappointed by the frayed relationship with the US The EU, in many ways, would seem a natural fit.
玛吉*斯坦顿对与美国的关系感到失望 在许多方面，欧盟似乎是天作之合。
Over half of Canada's population reported having European origins, according to the last census, which was taken in 2021.
根据2021年进行的最后一次人口普查，超过一半的加拿大人口报告具有欧洲血统。
A recent Abacus Data survey conducted before Carney's speech found that 80% of Canadians say the country should deepen strategic cooperation with the EU, and over half feel closer to Europe than America.
最近在卡尼演讲之前进行的Abacus数据调查发现，80％的加拿大人表示该国应该深化与欧盟的战略合作，超过一半的人感觉比美国更接近欧洲。
However, details of Carney's proposed plans for greater ties with the EU are scarce.
然而，卡尼提出的与欧盟加强联系计划的细节很少。
A pair of opposition Conservative MPs have called on him to elaborate on what he and the bloc plan to work towards. "It could be a concrete, meaningful proposal.
两位反对党保守党议员呼吁他详细说明他和该集团的计划。 "这可能是一个具体的，有意义的建议。
Or it could be just words and vibes," said Adam Chambers, MP for Simcoe North in Ontario, during an interview with the BBC on the eve of Carney's speech on Thursday.
或者它可能只是文字和共鸣，"安大略省Simcoe North议员亚当*钱伯斯（Adam Chambers）在周四卡尼演讲前夕接受BBC采访时说。
Chambers alluded to the existing Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (Ceta) between the EU and Canada, highlighting that it still awaits ratification by multiple EU nations.
钱伯斯提到欧盟和加拿大之间现有的全面经济和贸易协定（Ceta），强调它仍在等待多个欧盟国家的批准。
Ahmed Khalil hopes ties with Europe brings in more money to Canada in light of tensions with the US And while deepening ties with Europe would be welcomed by many Canadians, there is still a sense that the country's relationship with the US - however strained - must not crumble.
鉴于与美国的紧张局势，艾哈迈德哈利勒希望与欧洲的关系为加拿大带来更多资金 虽然加深与欧洲的关系会受到许多加拿大人的欢迎，但仍然有一种感觉，该国与美国的关系-无论多么紧张-都不能崩溃。
"I grew up here. I've been here 40 years in Canada, in Ontario, and America's always been the neighbour," says Ahmed Khalil.
"我在这里长大。 我在加拿大和安大略省待了40年，美国一直是我的邻居，"Ahmed Khalil说。
Building bridges with Europe makes sense, he said: "I think it brings in more money for Canada and more culture, brings Europeans over, probably solves a lot of problems."
与欧洲建立桥梁是有道理的，他说："我认为它为加拿大带来了更多的资金和更多的文化，带来了欧洲人，可能解决了很多问题。"
But Canada shouldn't forget its southern neighbour, added Khalil.
但加拿大不应该忘记它的南部邻国，哈利勒补充道。
"I think both are equally valuable to us," he said.
"我认为两者对我们来说同样有价值，"他说。
"Both are equally valid." With additional reporting by Madeline Halpert and James Fitzgerald Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ would be positive move, Carney says
"两者都同样有效。" 梅德琳*哈尔珀特和詹姆斯*菲茨杰拉德的补充报道 卡尼与欧盟的新恋情与特朗普有关 加拿大成为欧盟"准成员"将是积极的举措，卡尼说
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