Mark Carney says Canada must ‘be a beacon to a world that’s at sea’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Leyland Cecco in TorontoJanuary 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Mark Carney says Canada must ‘be a beacon to a world that’s at sea’

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In a national address in Quebec City, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada must serve as a "beacon" in a turbulent world, emphasizing the importance of national unity amid global political shifts and domestic challenges. This speech followed Carney's remarks at the World Economic Summit in Davos, where he criticized the disintegration of the rules-based order and the rise of economic coercion by powerful nations. Carney defended Canadian values and asserted Canada's ability to demonstrate an alternative path away from authoritarianism. He also responded to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump, affirming Canada's self-reliance and its thriving economy due to its own merits. While receiving international praise for his geopolitical assessment, Carney faces domestic criticism regarding trade missions and pledges to address infrastructure projects and the cost-of-living crisis, alongside the potential for sovereignty referendums.

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mark carney 100% national unity 70% canada-us relations 70% world political order 60% canadian values 60% domestic challenges 60% cost-of-living crisis 50% rules-based order 50% sovereignty referendums 50% economic coercion 50%

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