It’s time for Canada to embrace its true identity as a North Pacific, Arctic, and North Atlantic power

Rather than chasing delusions of global grandeur, Canada should double down on its regional priorities because that is where its influence, security, and economic potential truly lie.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Nov. 5, 2024, arriving for the cabinet meeting in the West Block on the Hill. The world is watching; Canada must rise to meet the moment—not as a global player, but as a regional powerhouse capable of shaping its own destiny, writes Andrew Latham. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ANDREW LATHAM

November 14, 2024

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future, he touted Canada’s potential to lead the charge for a fairer, more prosperous world. Yet, this vision often comes shrouded in a misplaced self-image as a “middle...

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