You are confusing the current „candidate members“ with the new „associate member“ that doesn’t exist yet and is basically something Canada will get first. Amon

You are confusing the current „candidate members“ with the new „associate member“ that doesn’t exist yet and is basically something Canada will get first. Among other things, they mentioned „recognition of professional qualifications“ in their speeches today, which is the first step in freedom of movement, so the direction is there. Also, visa free is a third thing, which already exists for Canada/EU. Neither needs a visa to travel to the other.