Canada deal shows Scotland 'can get back in EU with independence', say SNP

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A PROPOSAL to make Canada an associate member of the EU shows Scotland "can get back into the EU with independence", the SNP have said.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to open the door for Canada to become the EU's first associate member which would involve closer ties on various key sectors.