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In the final stretch of the campaign, Carney highlights the risks of interference from China, reinforces tensions in the Arctic and proposes geopolitical diversification.
China represents the biggest security threat Canada's national security, both in terms of foreign interference and as an emerging geopolitical actor in the Arctic, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said last Thursday (17), during a decisive debate ahead of the elections scheduled for April 28.
In a direct response to the question about which country poses the greatest security risk to Canada, Carney did not hesitate: “China,” he declared, reinforcing the critical tone of his campaign in the face of growing international tensions.
During a press conference on Friday, the 18th, the prime minister detailed his position, pointing to China as an active threat to Canadian sovereignty through attempts to interfere in internal affairs and as a strategic partner of Russia in the war against Ukraine.
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Foreign interference and China's presence in the Arctic
The prime minister warned about Chinese advances in the Arctic, a strategic area where Canada has been strengthening its military and scientific presence. According to Carney, China's growing presence in the region is worrying because of its potential to unbalance international relations and challenge Canadian sovereignty.
“The threats are in a geopolitical sense. We are taking steps to address them,” the Liberal Party leader said.
Carney also criticized China's alliance with Russia, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
According to him, this alignment puts global stability at risk, reinforcing the need for Canada to act vigilantly and in coordination with its allies.
The Prime Minister also highlighted China's stance on Taiwan, increasing tension in Asia and on the international stage as a whole.
Canada seeks new allies beyond China and the US
Amid rising trade tensions with the United States — including tariffs on autos, steel and aluminum — Carney has proposed a reset of Canada’s positioning in global geopolitics. The prime minister said the country needs to seek economic and diplomatic opportunities in other regions.
It’s not about trying to match the U.S. dollar for dollar, but about recognizing that shared values are changing. “That level of shared values with the U.S. is changing, so our level of engagement will change,” he said.
Carney cited Europe, ASEAN and Mercosur as strategic regions for future partnerships. There are great opportunities outside the China-US axis. We can and should deepen these ties, he concluded.
Elections approach with focus on security and sovereignty
With his party leading in the polls, Carney is banking on a stance of firmness against foreign threats and a more independent foreign policy to win over voters. The lack of response from the Chinese embassy in Ottawa only reinforces the tense climate between the two countries.
At this critical moment for Canada, geopolitics and the threat posed by China are taking center stage in the public debate, signaling important changes in the direction of the country's international relations.
With information MSN
