Canada Eyes Europe: A Bold New Path for Trade and Democracy? Radio Interview

As Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney is taking a bold stand against the US, eyeing Europe for stronger alliances and fresh opportunities in both trade and democracy. In this provocative Punkt Eins special, Dr. Oliver Schmidtke (University of Victoria) and Dr. Petra Dolata (University of Calgary) join Alexander Musik to explore whether Carney’s defiant response to Trump could not only reshape Canada’s global role but also revitalize democratic values.

With Canadians rallying behind Carney’s patriotic move, US products are disappearing from shelves and a shift toward Europe is in motion. Can the second-largest country in the world use this moment to forge a deeper partnership with Europe based on shared democratic ideals? How will Carney unite Canada’s diverse provinces in this ambitious plan, while strengthening democratic governance at home?

Listen to the conversation about the future of Canada’s place in global politics and democracy.  Don’t miss this gripping debate—Canada’s next move could change the democratic landscape on both sides of the Atlantic!

Radio link: https://oe1.orf.at/player/20250321/788583