Carney’s push to expand Canada’s exports to other countries won’t be easy

Canada has spent much of its history seeking to cement close ties with the U.S. while failing to seek opportunities elsewhere. We've failed to develop the Canadian-controlled firms with the scale and scope to serve world markets with unique products and services.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Indonesian President Prabowo Sugianto signed a trade agreement between the two countries in Ottawa on Sept. 24, 2025.

TORONTO—The Carney government is making a big push to expand our exports to other countries, making us less dependent on the American market. This is important, but will not be easy. Canada has spent much of its history seeking to cement close ties with the United States w...

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