Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada’s close economic ties to the US have become a weakness and must be addressed.
Carney pledged to diversify Canada’s trade, increase investment, and strengthen defence, citing rising US tariffs and political uncertainty under President Trump.
The shift comes as Canada prepares for key trade negotiations and seeks to reduce reliance on the US amid strained bilateral relations.
Is Canada's pivot from the US a bold strategy or a high-stakes gamble for its economy?
Will a trillion-dollar investment plan reverse Canada's decade-long decline in foreign capital?
Is talk of a US 'rupture' a real policy shift or a tactic for the upcoming USMCA review?
Will Canada's surge in defense spending actually stimulate its domestic economy as promised?
Can Ottawa unite '13 economies' by removing internal trade barriers that have persisted for decades?
How will a nation-building vision resonate with Canadians struggling with inflation and housing costs?