That speech by Mark Carney? Here it is
Everyone’s talking, but what do you think?
Wow… it’s pretty rare when both ends of the political spectrum agree over a speech by the Prime Minister.
PM Mark Carney laid out an alarm-ringing analysis of global affairs this week – and a plan for Canada and other “middle powers” to join together to challenge the U.S. and other behemoths.
His speech at the meeting of political leaders and business CEOs at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, earned a rare standing ovation.
Without naming U.S. President Donald Trump, Carney said “American hegemony” and “great powers” are using economic integration as “weapons.”
“The old order is not coming back,” he said. “We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy. But from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger and more just.” He suggested middle powers like Canada and others band together so they can approach those great powers from a place of strength.
Political circles in Canada and around the world have been buzzing ever since.
For instance, conservative Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne said, “Mr. Carney crystallized the rebellious mood in the room, giving it meaning, direction and hope.”
Meanwhile lefty Rabble.ca’s columnist Karl Nerenberg wrote, “Carney has unambiguously rallied Canadians, and both their actual and potential friends, to stand firm against Donald Trump and all of his bluster and threats.”
Check this out
If you can spare about 15 minutes right now, it’s worth watching the video of Prime Minister Carney’s speech, unedited.
Here is the transcript if you’d rather read it, but I recommend watching the video to get a better feeling of the vibe and hear the question period that followed.
OK, what do you think?
The speech is getting a lot of reaction. Not everyone agrees with PM Carney’s analysis, or his proposals. Some say he says one thing but does something different. I have some thoughts myself, but I’ll save them for a later.
So, why not leave a comment with your thoughts?
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Carney's speech as it addresses the geo political situation is excellent. He shows insight, courage and invites worldwide cooperation. When he talks about his plans and actions for Canada he seems to be on the side of corporations and (therefore) fails to address the climate crisis, and wants a large increase in military spending. This worries me! Respecfully, hanny
It was a strong speech in terms of depicting and analysing the brutal exploitation wielded by the powers to be. However Carney still sits firmly in the unrealistic expectation that the economy has to grow, which implies exploitation. We can not afford an economy of ever more energy needs, ever more material ( metals, top soil, biomass..) used and not returned to the planetary system. It is a childish but immensely strong myth that weaponry is security. The posture might help keeping takeovers at bay, but once a war starts once weapons are used ,the losses are not recoverable. The danger is not other countries , but the exploitative mindset within our culture. Why did Carney give up on the digital service tax? The war will be fought over the digital infrastructure. Whoever holds the communication monopole will leave those stranded, who do not go along . The powers are not restrained by country borders.