Officials are meeting this week for the 21st Canada-European Union Leaders’ summit.

It comes only a month after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada associate membership. Prime Minister Mark Carney countered it by proposing deeper and integrated ties between Canada and the EU.

Now, all eyes are on Carney, von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa, who are meeting in Montréal to discuss next steps.

The talks follow a series of milestones in the relationship between the transatlantic partners, including the announcement in July that Canada was joining the Eurovision song contest. It’s the first country to do so since Australia entered in 2015.

Eurovision is held every year in May, with member countries submitting one original song. Over the years, the event’s format has changed from an exclusive jury vote to a viewer televote and today’s combination of both.

Sometimes, voting can become political, with viewers voting according to their geopolitical preferences or diaspora communities casting ballots for their former home countries regardless of the quality of the performance.

This may be good news for Canada, which is currently basking in European affection. The current geopolitical romance between Canada and the EU could help a Canadian song win. It wouldn’t be the first Canadian win, though. Céline Dion took home the prize in........

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