Dr. Kim Nossal, Professor Emeritus, recently published an article in The Walrus, discussing the history of Canada's strategic partnerships with European nations and the European Union.
The notion that Canada is an Atlantic nation—a country that belongs to both Europe and North America—goes back to the early 1940s ... Much of the enthusiasm for the idea of Canada as an Atlantic nation has been driven by a desire to deal with the challenges of the huge power imbalance between the US and Canada.
The full article is available to read on The Walrus: "Bullied by the US, Canada Has a History of Reaching Out to Europe," 25 September 2026 (subscription may be required).