Is Carney’s Europe pivot in Canada’s best interest?
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Is Carney’s Europe pivot in Canada’s best interest?

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 18, 202624 min
  • Interview
  • Politics
  • About Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney moves to deepen ties with the European Union, but is it in Canada’s best interest? The Liberals try to lure foreign investment. And Stephen Harper stands behind the decision to walk away from U.S. trade talks. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

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Hey there, I'm Rosemary Barton. This week on At Issue, the podcast edition for Thursday, September 17th. An alliance for the future is a unique, positive approach that we will define together. Conservatives say no EU taxes, no EU laws and no EU open border rules on immigration in Canada.

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This week we're asking what's to be made of Canada forming closer ties with the European Union? Does the move threaten Canada's sovereignty? Plus, the PM positions Canada as a reliable training partner for international investors. So what's to be made of Canada trying to form closer ties with the EU?

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Does the move threaten Canada's independence or trade with the US? I'm Rosemary Barton, here to break it all down tonight. Chantilly Bear, Andrew Coyne, Althea Raj. Althea, why don't we start with you this week?

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