Canada's Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, won a fourth term despite tough circumstances, including economic concerns and the looming threat of a recession. The population is anxious after the impact of U.S. tariffs and President Trump's rhetoric, which Carney addressed in his victory speech, emphasizing resilience against U.S. aggression. Canadiansâ self-image as global peacekeepers is juxtaposed with external perceptions, revealing a gap in their perceived global influence. Carney's leadership will be tested as he navigates urgent domestic issues and reassesses Canada's role in a changing world.
Mr. Carney matched the voter energy in his own victory speech on Monday night. He told Canadians that Mr. Trump was trying to break them so America can own us, and reassured them it would never, ever happen.
Canadians are expecting quick action to alleviate the cost of living crisis; polling data from the Angus Reid Institute shows nine of 10 Canadians are concerned about the prospect of a recession within the next year.
Now the world is watching Canada like some global lab rat, to observe how it will react and respond to what our neighbor to the south throws next.
Canadians like to see themselves as polite peacekeepers. But there is a worrying gap between how we view our influence globally versus how the rest of the world sees it.
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