Prime Minister Mark Carney held one of his most significant press conferences to date, taking direct and often confrontational questions from reporters on Donald Trump, the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, Alberta, Canada's economy and the country's future on the global stage.
One of the biggest moments came when Carney discussed his recent phone call with Donald Trump, emphasizing that Canada will not accept a bad trade deal and will continue negotiating from a position of confidence. He also addressed national unity, economic growth, defence spending, and Canada's expanding international role.
In this video, we break down the most important moments from the press conference, explain what they mean for Canada-U.S. relations, and analyze why Carney believes Canada is entering a stronger position both economically and diplomatically.