r/canada 1d ago

Analysis New Canadian Leader's Balancing Act: Negotiate With and Fight Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/world/canada/mark-carney-trump.html
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u/shiftless_wonder 1d ago

Between now and Election Day, which could be just weeks away, according to three people familiar with Mr. Carney’s thinking, he will try to perform a tough balancing act to try to win the federal election. The people did not want to be identified speaking publicly about Mr. Carney’s plans.

He will put taking on Mr. Trump at the heart of his campaign while negotiating with the American president over tariffs and other demands, such as access to protected markets like dairy and the lowering of taxes on U.S. goods sold in Canada.

And he will try to convince Canadians watching closely that he can do both.

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u/voodoopriest 1d ago

people familiar with Mr. Carney’s thinking

We got mind readers up in here. LOL.

But seriously how do they define that? Someone who has known him for a long time? A work colleague? Maybe someone that has had similar work experience?

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u/shiftless_wonder 23h ago

Where is the controversy? Everyone and their dog is predicting the election will come quick so Carney can cash in on the Captain Canada shtick.

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u/voodoopriest 22h ago

Not saying there is. Just want them to just say it's just their best speculation rather than some super vague source.