Remaining calm, cool, and collected key for Carney

If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and doesn’t fall into attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared to deal with future White House bullies.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Carney has come out as the leader most likely to defend Canadian interests against American protectionism and a president enjoys belittling allies and supporting former enemies, writes Sheila Copps.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

April 21, 2025

OTTAWA—Only in Canada would a hockey game trump a federal election debate.

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