WEBDESK: Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party, has officially named China as the biggest national security threat facing the country. His bold statement was made during a live debate ahead of the federal elections scheduled for April 28.
Mark Carney explained that China’s growing interference in Canadian affairs, increasing military presence in the Arctic, and its close ties with Russia are all serious concerns. He stated that such activities could damage Canada’s democracy and weaken its global standing.
While speaking at a campaign event in Niagara Falls, Mark Carney emphasized that action is being taken to address these threats. “China is the biggest threat from a geopolitical sense,” he said. “We’re taking action to address it.”
Carney’s Liberal Party is currently leading in opinion polls as the election campaign nears its final stretch.
Carney’s remarks highlight a shift in Canada’s foreign policy. He explained that while relations with the U.S. remain important, Canada is now looking to strengthen ties with other regions, such as Europe and South America. The goal is to reduce dependence on major powers like the U.S. and China.
Mark Carney also touched upon the ongoing trade tensions with the United States. After the U.S. imposed duties on Canadian steel, aluminium, and autos, Canada responded with its own tariffs. Carney made it clear that Canada would not follow a tit-for-tat approach but would instead adapt to new global trade dynamics.
“The level of shared values with the US is changing, and so will our engagement,” he said.
Looking beyond North America, Carney pointed to new trade opportunities in Europe, ASEAN, and South America’s Mercosur bloc.
“There are huge opportunities globally where we can deepen engagement,” he said.
Mark Carney’s tough stance on China is being seen as a strategic move to reassure voters that his government is prepared to protect the country’s future.
As the election draws closer, all eyes are on how this strong foreign policy position will shape voter opinion.
