Finland's president discussed his belief that Canada could eventually join the European Union. The remarks addressed the complex geopolitical considerations of expanding the EU's membership.

<img alt="Two men in suits stand side by side, smiling, in a wide doorway" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/964b5840-4e12-4d83-8a2e-44a27bcefe65,1776240973179/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C376%2C8466%2C4762%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, is seen with Finland President Alexander Stubb as the president arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld" width="620" /><p></p>