Canada's prime ministerial candidate Chrystia Freeland has offered a strategy to protect national sovereignty amid Donald Trump's bombshell statements. During the final Liberal leaders' debate, she called for greater cooperation with nuclear-armed Britain and France.
This was reported by URA-Inform, with reference to The Guardian.
Freeland recalled that Trump has repeatedly called Canada's current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “the governor” and has also proposed making the country the 51st state of the United States. In this regard, she stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships with European NATO allies.
“At a time when the United States can pose a threat, we must build closer security relationships,” she said.
Freeland said France and the United Kingdom are natural allies of Canada, and their nuclear capabilities can act as a deterrent. She believes that working closely with these countries will strengthen Canada's defense against external pressure.
The Liberal Party of Canada's leadership election is scheduled for March 9, 2025. The winner will become the new prime minister after Justin Trudeau steps down. In addition to Freeland, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England Governor Mark Carney and MP Karina Gould are also vying for the post.
We also reported on why Trump stopped all military aid to Ukraine and how this will affect the war with Russia.