Canada Joins EU Rearmament Ahead of NATO SummitAs G7 leaders meet, Canada’s quiet shift into Europe’s €800B defence plan is reshaping our role—on both sides of the Atlantic.A Quiet Shift with Loud Implications: Canada Joins Europe’s War Prep
I can't see Australia and New Zealand not joining the plan. The world isn't quite THAT upside down yet ... and hopefully never will get that far off kilter. The indo-pacific tensions are as really as the Northern Hemisphere tensions closer to EU and Canada's Arctic. The upcoming NATO meetings will give us more insights I supect.
No Canadian taxpayer approved of this. We aren’t joining any European Union. We are bankrupt. We can blame all of our corrupt politicians for that, every party.
Appreciate that! I think we’re all in for some pretty interesting times moving forward. But as bad as the headlines get, there’s reason to be hopeful when this much motivated energy is in play.
While the road map to get there is rather a work in progress, I fully support Carney and the idea that Canada needs to step it up and get out of the shadow of the failed States of America. Unfortunately we are internally ideologically divided which will slow progress and cause angst but with good leadership and critical thinking we will in my opinion be successful in revitalizing Canada and Canadians.
I’m hearing more optimism than pushback in terms of the general direction we’re taking as a country. The challenge as always is carving through misinformation, fear and rage bating tactics on SMS etc. If we keep our on the ball and mostly engage with credible information we stand a good chance of keeping good momentum going. But that’s always the challenge isn’t it?
It has always been an awkward fit working with the US on this stuff. Call it cultural; it is partly that. Even before more recent developments made it starkly unworkable.
So as much as this is a forced move because of those developments, it is also one that simply is more to Canada’s advantage, one our society is more likely to be able to pursue, for all that it seems initially difficult. These are deals we are more likely to make good on, and which are more likely to work for us long-term. I think: we are more useful to Europe, and them to us.
I think you are right and it’s past time for Canada to expand her horizons, but we will still have to foster cooperation with the USA in matters of continental security where Canada’s interests coincide with the USA. We can’t change geography, but neither do we have to cleave so tightly to the USA that we neglect nurturing our relationships with sovereign friends abroad.
I am so glad we are going to stay with the democracies! It would be interesting to read more about how these changes interrupt/ disentangle from global capital which seems authoritarian-supportive...
That’s a fascinating angle, Graeme. I’ve been thinking a lot about how Canada’s foreign policy intersects with global capital—and how economic ties sometimes undermine democratic values. I might dig into this more deeply in a future piece!
I might be sceptical if anyone but Carney was leading this effort. I think he has a proven track record of getting things done so he has the experience and the connections to move this agenda forward. His work is fortifying democracy at a time when the GOP in US is working to abandon it. Gop should fear Carney.
That’s such a good point. Carney’s credibility in both financial and diplomatic circles does give Canada a rare kind of leverage right now—he’s not just another politician; he’s someone who knows how the gears turn behind the scenes. His ability to move between boardrooms, summits, and public trust really matters, especially when democracy itself feels under pressure globally.
And yes, you’re right—if the GOP is pivoting away from democratic norms, having someone like Carney leading Canada’s voice in the world might not just be strategic—it might be essential.
Would love to hear your thoughts on what you think his next big priority should be.
I think he will continue to give NATO the backbone to provide financial and weapons support for Ukraine because their success with Putin protects Europe. I am impressed with his understanding of the need to protect Canada's interests in the Arctic against Putin. I think he will corner the US financial interests that are currently running amok
Brilliant! I hope Australia and New Zealand will also join the plan, so as to form a strong world spanning Democratic force.
Hippo Don will become irrelevant...
I can't see Australia and New Zealand not joining the plan. The world isn't quite THAT upside down yet ... and hopefully never will get that far off kilter. The indo-pacific tensions are as really as the Northern Hemisphere tensions closer to EU and Canada's Arctic. The upcoming NATO meetings will give us more insights I supect.
No Canadian taxpayer approved of this. We aren’t joining any European Union. We are bankrupt. We can blame all of our corrupt politicians for that, every party.
As an American, I wish success for Canada and the EU.
Appreciate that! I think we’re all in for some pretty interesting times moving forward. But as bad as the headlines get, there’s reason to be hopeful when this much motivated energy is in play.
We’re all going to get through this. As long as we stick together.
Great stuff and good actions from Canada!!! 🍁 👍👍👍
Proud of you 🇨🇦 Canada!
While the road map to get there is rather a work in progress, I fully support Carney and the idea that Canada needs to step it up and get out of the shadow of the failed States of America. Unfortunately we are internally ideologically divided which will slow progress and cause angst but with good leadership and critical thinking we will in my opinion be successful in revitalizing Canada and Canadians.
I’m hearing more optimism than pushback in terms of the general direction we’re taking as a country. The challenge as always is carving through misinformation, fear and rage bating tactics on SMS etc. If we keep our on the ball and mostly engage with credible information we stand a good chance of keeping good momentum going. But that’s always the challenge isn’t it?
I figure:
It has always been an awkward fit working with the US on this stuff. Call it cultural; it is partly that. Even before more recent developments made it starkly unworkable.
So as much as this is a forced move because of those developments, it is also one that simply is more to Canada’s advantage, one our society is more likely to be able to pursue, for all that it seems initially difficult. These are deals we are more likely to make good on, and which are more likely to work for us long-term. I think: we are more useful to Europe, and them to us.
I think you are right and it’s past time for Canada to expand her horizons, but we will still have to foster cooperation with the USA in matters of continental security where Canada’s interests coincide with the USA. We can’t change geography, but neither do we have to cleave so tightly to the USA that we neglect nurturing our relationships with sovereign friends abroad.
I agree with this. If the US ever returns to democracy we should return to a renegotiated balanced partnership which would helpful for both countries.
I am so glad we are going to stay with the democracies! It would be interesting to read more about how these changes interrupt/ disentangle from global capital which seems authoritarian-supportive...
That’s a fascinating angle, Graeme. I’ve been thinking a lot about how Canada’s foreign policy intersects with global capital—and how economic ties sometimes undermine democratic values. I might dig into this more deeply in a future piece!
I might be sceptical if anyone but Carney was leading this effort. I think he has a proven track record of getting things done so he has the experience and the connections to move this agenda forward. His work is fortifying democracy at a time when the GOP in US is working to abandon it. Gop should fear Carney.
That’s such a good point. Carney’s credibility in both financial and diplomatic circles does give Canada a rare kind of leverage right now—he’s not just another politician; he’s someone who knows how the gears turn behind the scenes. His ability to move between boardrooms, summits, and public trust really matters, especially when democracy itself feels under pressure globally.
And yes, you’re right—if the GOP is pivoting away from democratic norms, having someone like Carney leading Canada’s voice in the world might not just be strategic—it might be essential.
Would love to hear your thoughts on what you think his next big priority should be.
I think he will continue to give NATO the backbone to provide financial and weapons support for Ukraine because their success with Putin protects Europe. I am impressed with his understanding of the need to protect Canada's interests in the Arctic against Putin. I think he will corner the US financial interests that are currently running amok
EXCELLENT
Stupidity at its finest. Self serving amoral thieving liberal governance