Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney is at a crossroads as he contemplates calling a federal election shaped by the trade war with the U.S. With increasing pressures to cancel a controversial $19 billion deal for additional F-35 fighter jets, he finds himself navigating conflicting opinions from various political factions. Critics argue that cancelling the jet purchase would serve as a strong statement against Donald Trump's approach to Canada, reflecting a desire for national autonomy. Former Liberal foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy emphasizes the importance of responding to Trump's aggressive policies, advocating for Canada to assert its sovereignty.
Axworthy argued that it would be a mistake to continue with the acquisition of F-35 jets, suggesting instead Canada should push back against a belligerent president.
Conservative pundits and peace advocates are calling for Carney to reject the F-35 deal, likening it to a stand against Trump's imperial ambitions.
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