Time for Team Canada 2.0

Several things made these missions of the past unique: led by the prime minister, joined by cabinet ministers, premiers, and hundreds of business leaders, they created a marketing buzz wherever they touched down.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s thuggish threats to our economy have become a rallying cry across Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, should capitalize and go all in on a Team Canada approach to trade, write Kevin Lynch and Paul Deegan.Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House

Opinion

BY KEVIN LYNCH, PAUL DEEGAN

January 14, 2026

In marked contrast to his predecessor, Prime Minister Mark Carney is engaging well with the provinces. This is essential given the sovereignty threats emanating from the United States, and rising separatist sentiment in Quebec and Alberta. The Carney government has pivoted f...

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