Carney has raised visa-free settlement with EU leaders, according to the Wall Street Journal. Ottawa disputes the label, not the mobility.
After eight years of talks, Australia and the EU embed labor mobility in a trade deal; ratification could take two years.
Despite a low threshold by European standards, Alexander Risvas warns the program’s structure may penalize investors for outcomes beyond their control.
Counting begins at residence permit issuance, potentially adding a further 2-3 years to the naturalization timeline.
Cyprus and Malta must now provide “satisfactory” answers within two months or see the matter referred to the European Court of Justice.