The House A 'stunning' speech... But what does Carney do now?
Jan 24, 2026
Maninder Sidhu, Canada's international trade minister, on trade diversification and a China understanding. Tjorven Bellmann, Germany's ambassador to Canada, on European coordination using trade, regulation and defense. Jeff Flake, former U.S. senator, on Republican responses to Trump and U.S. political dynamics. Tom Shannon, veteran U.S. diplomat, on U.S.-Canada ties and middle-power strategy.
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A New Bookend For Canadian Foreign Policy
- Peter Boehm said Carney set the parameters for a new foreign-policy review and vision for Canada.
- He framed the speech as a bookend to past policy and a prompt to redefine Canada's role.
Talk To U.S. Lawmakers, Not Just The White House
- Tom Shannon advised Canada to widen dialogue beyond the U.S. executive branch and engage U.S. Congress members.
- He said congressional ties can help preserve the long-term Canada–U.S. partnership.
Why Republicans Largely Stay Silent
- Jeff Flake recalled how Republicans avoid challenging Trump while facing primary threats.
- He said they only speak up when assured of no primary challenge or when a crisis forces them to.