Canada: the indispensable nation or U.S. protectorate?

Geographically, we have few options: either strike deals with hostile states, which would invite their coercion and the White House's retribution. Or give in to all U.S. demands, making Canada a protectorate. Striking a new grand bargain with America is our only viable strategy.

There must be some kind of way outta here: Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured March 14, 2025. There are no easy solutions for Canada. We either dig deep, build strategic leverage, and make Canada a strong, independent partner in the defence of our own country, or we prepare for a world where others dictate the terms to us, writes Raquel Garbers. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY RAQUEL GARBERS

March 24, 2025

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