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Mark Carney is becoming the new leader of the western world

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Whitewavemark2 Tue 25-Aug-26 16:50:52

I have been watching and listening to Mark Carney over a number of months, and have come to admire his political instincts and strength he has shown when dealing with Trump.

Whilst the rest of the world decided that flattering Trump was the best way forward, Carney understood that this can never work in the long run, and from the very first Carney made it clear that he will never dance to Trump’s tune.

It has become clear that America can no longer be depended on for either trade or as a defence partner, and Carney, as a result has focused on negotiating trade agreement with a number of countries, and is just embarking on a massive trade agreement with the EU.

Carney’s political instincts are showing real results, and I envy Canada their leader.

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Basgetti Thu 27-Aug-26 10:39:51

Completely agree. He was a superb manager at the BoE, unlike his predecessor and successor.
Shows Trump up for the terrible person he is.
Read last week on BBC news site that more and more Canadians are avoiding the US.

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DaisyAnneReturns Thu 27-Aug-26 11:00:16

valdali

I think the Canadians deserve their leader.
If it was us next door to USA, I don't think we'd have pulled together & rallied behind our leader (at a cost of some personal sacrifice for many).
We'd have spent our time criticising his bold actions.
Canadians choosing not to holiday in the USA, many with RSVs that have enjoyed doing that for years; they have united behind a cause - stand up to Trump.
No Farage's & camp-followers there saying "oh, just what we need here" & hampering concerted action.
All power to your elbow Canada.

I don't doubt that there are people in Canada who criticise Carney. It's just not making headlines currently.

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Basgetti Thu 27-Aug-26 11:02:27

Quick Google says 66% approval rating. A figure other free world leaders can only dream of.

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M0nica Fri 28-Aug-26 15:38:42

He has just slapped down Trump and his silly Lake of America stunt with absolute courtesy. Just pointed out that it was called Lake Ontario long before the USA or Canada existed and as far as Canada is concerned it remains Lake Ontario.

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Luckygirl3 Fri 28-Aug-26 15:53:48

Lake of America .... totally nuts!

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Aveline Fri 28-Aug-26 17:49:12

Just seen a cartoon saying that from now on all Canada Geese will be known as Donald Ducks!

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Oldnproud Fri 28-Aug-26 17:53:07

Aveline

Just seen a cartoon saying that from now on all Canada Geese will be known as Donald Ducks!

Love that grin

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MollyNew Fri 28-Aug-26 18:23:47

Aveline

Just seen a cartoon saying that from now on all Canada Geese will be known as Donald Ducks!

That's very funny grin

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Smileless2012 Fri 28-Aug-26 18:26:28

Some people are so witty grin

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JamesandJon33 Fri 28-Aug-26 18:49:05

Brilliant

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Norah Fri 28-Aug-26 19:00:06

Aveline

Just seen a cartoon saying that from now on all Canada Geese will be known as Donald Ducks!

grin Clever!

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Fallingstar Fri 28-Aug-26 19:30:34

Aveline

Just seen a cartoon saying that from now on all Canada Geese will be known as Donald Ducks!

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Fallingstar Fri 28-Aug-26 19:34:53

Can pee’ed off Americans not get together and come up with some merch, tee shirts with Lake Ontario emblazoned upon them, mugs, and car stickers etc.
perhaps a Lake Ontario parade could be organised.

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Whitewavemark2 Fri 28-Aug-26 20:54:32

Aveline

Just seen a cartoon saying that from now on all Canada Geese will be known as Donald Ducks!

Brilliant. That is so clever

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fancythat Sat 29-Aug-26 10:28:14

Lake of America - does he just want people talking about him?

In which case, he succeeds.

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Whitewavemark2 Sat 29-Aug-26 10:51:13

If Trump does follow through with his threats, the canadians are in for a very difficult time indeed. Their imports/ exports are so tied into usa.
The EU may be one of the best answers. Indeed it may be the answer to the power imbalance in the world.

But if i was a canadian. I would certainly trade hardship for subjugation. Trump can sod off as far as i would be concerned.

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JenniRen Sat 29-Aug-26 11:08:13

Aveline

Just seen a cartoon saying that from now on all Canada Geese will be known as Donald Ducks!

😂

Ontario is an indigenous word meaning great lake or sparkling water.

He'll be building a Great Wall across the middle of it next.

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