Carney Stresses Unity, Canadian Strength, Progressive Values in Address to Nation Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed national unity in his response to U.S. President Donald Trump during a Liberal cabinet retreat. He urged countries and companies not to comply with unspecified “great powers” employing coercion and economic leverage. Carney stated that Canada must be a secure and prosperous “bastion” defending its sovereignty and borders, acting as a “beacon” against rising populism and nationalism.

• Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized national unity in response to U.S. President Donald Trump.
• Carney’s comments were made during the Liberal cabinet retreat in Quebec City.
• He had previously urged countries and companies not to comply with “great powers” using “coercion” and tariffs.
• Carney stated Canada needs to be a “bastion of security and prosperity” and defend its sovereignty.
• He also described Canada as needing to be a “beacon” during a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism.
• Carney proposed that Canada can be both “open and secure, welcoming and strong, principled and powerful” in contrast to rising global trends.