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1898 OTTAWA
Canadian Foreign Policy Pivot
Charles Burton, co-host Gordon Chang: Rising political tension and economic friction with the United States drive Canada to pursue broadly diversified international trade partnerships. Prime Minister Mark Carney explores expanding economic ties with China, Europe, and India, while advancing major domestic energy pipeline infrastructure toward coastal terminals. However, significant challenges persist regarding environmental regulations, indigenous rights, national security, anti-American public sentiment, and bilateral defense cooperation with Washington amidst highly complex, evolving global geopolitical realignments. (2)