Carney Meets Macron in Paris and Calls for 'Strategic Autonomy' From Great Powers Before G7

Ahead of the G7, Mark Carney met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and called for Canada and France to strengthen their "strategic autonomy in a world dominated by hegemonic powers and hyperscalers." Without naming the U.S. directly, the message was unmistakable: Canada is actively building new alliances at a tense moment in its relationship with Washington. This is Carney's ninth trip to Europe in just 15 months, and we break down what that signals about his long-term strategy. Find out how the Paris meeting fits into a bigger plan to reduce Canada's dependence on its largest trading partner.