CBC Politics
Carney courts Saudi Arabia as U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses
Canada is making a deliberate push to rebuild its relationship with Saudi Arabia, with Prime Minister Carney using a high-profile visit to signal a pragmatic shift after years of diplomatic friction. The trip came as fresh U.S.-Iran hostilities rattled the Gulf, prompting Ottawa to condemn Iranian attacks on regional shipping and reaffirm its commitment to security in the area. The visit balances hard-nosed strategic interests with human rights concerns, reflecting Canada's effort to diversify its partnerships amid a volatile geopolitical moment.
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Globe and Mail
Ottawa declines to say if working theory in Nijjar killing investigation still faults Indian government
Canada's government is refusing to confirm whether Indian state involvement remains the leading theory in the investigation into the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The silence comes more than a year after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly accused New Delhi of orchestrating the murder, a claim that sent Canada-India relations into a sharp tailspin. The lack of clarity raises questions about whether the evidentiary basis for that explosive accusation has held up under scrutiny.
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Globe and Mail
Carney visits Saudi Arabia with aim to strengthen bilateral trade and investment
Canada is deepening its economic ties with Saudi Arabia, as Prime Minister Carney heads to Riyadh to pursue expanded trade and investment across key sectors. Health care, energy, tourism, and education have been identified as prime areas of opportunity between the two countries. The visit signals a pragmatic pivot toward diversifying Canada's trade partnerships at a moment when economic relationships are under pressure globally.
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CBC Politics
Trump leaves NATO united on paper, uncertain in practice
NATO's The Hague summit secured Trump's verbal commitment to Article 5 collective defence, but the fine print remains dangerously thin. Questions over U.S. troop levels, burden-sharing timelines, and even the location of next year's meeting left allies with a signature rather than a strategy. Europe's push for greater strategic autonomy is no longer optional — it's now an urgent necessity.
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