Toronto Star: Carney is trying to pitch Canada as a key partner in what he told the Economic Club New York was “Fortress North America” — on energy and critical minerals, steel, aluminum and autos.
At the same time, he is pitching Canada as a go-to energy supplier to G7 allies and beyond, saying he wants to pivot away from overreliance on the U.S.
To get a continental or even a bilateral trade deal, it’s clear Canada’s energy is a critical lever — one that former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole believe should be used to greater advantage…