
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a press conference during a meeting of Canada’s premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., July 22, 2025. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
Commentary
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategic tilt toward the Indo-Pacific is not merely symbolic; it is the litmus test of his foreign policy and leadership legacy. His diplomatic re-engagement with India, combined with recalibrated ties to the United States and Europe, represents a careful but necessary reconfiguration of Canada’s global positioning. However, it is also a tightrope act that demands unflinching clarity on principles, particularly in any re-engagement with the People’s Republic of China (PRC).