Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Carleton University Political Science Professor Aaron Ettinger joins us to analyze Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech.

What does “variable geometry” actually mean in foreign policy? Is Canada shifting away from traditional alliances like NATO and the UN toward more flexible, issue based coalitions built around shared interests?

We also take a deeper look at the history of Canada and United States relations, to understand whether Carney’s remarks signal continuity or a meaningful break from the past.

In this in-depth breakdown, Professor Ettinger explains the strategic implications of Carney’s remarks, what they mean for Canada’s role on the world stage, and whether this moment represents a turning point in the international order.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00-0:19 Introduction
0:20-1:18 Variable Geometry
1:19-2:17 Sovereignty and Territorial integrity
2:18-2:58 The strength of our values but the value of our strength
2:59-7:14 Looking at the history of Canada and U.S. relations
7:15-8:19 What's next?

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