The Current Mr Carney goes to Beijing
Jan 12, 2026
Rosemary Barton, CBC's chief political correspondent, teams up with Stephanie Levitt, a senior reporter at the Globe and Mail, to discuss significant political currents as Canada approaches warmer ties with China. They analyze Mark Carney's upcoming visit, emphasizing his market-driven diplomacy and the delicate balance between U.S. relations and domestic pressures. The duo also tackles U.S. actions in Venezuela, questioning the implications for Canada's position in a shifting geopolitical landscape, and the political stakes for the Conservative Party.
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Provincial Politics Tighten Trade Options
- Provincial tensions complicate Ottawa's ability to remove tariffs or adjust trade policy.
- Carney must thread a needle between provincial job protection and broader market diversification.
Return With Tangible Wins
- Carney needs to show tangible results from foreign trips, not just travel for appearances.
- He should link diplomatic outcomes to clear benefits Canadians can understand.
A Hinge Moment For The World Order
- The US's recent aggressive actions in the hemisphere create a 'hinge moment' for world order and for Canada's positioning.
- Carney hedges by emphasizing multilateralism and peaceful transitions without directly criticizing US tactics.