Canada Institute Experts React to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation
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On January 16, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as head of the Liberal Party; Canada Institute Global Fellows reflect on Trudeau's legacy and the future of Canadian policy; Barry Rabe highlights Trudeau's climate policy achievements, including the Paris Agreement (2016) and the Global Methane Pledge (2021); Heather Exner-Pirot critiques Trudeau's approach to Canada's resource wealth, arguing it undermined economic potential; Gisèle Yasmeen discusses the National School Food Program, noting Canada's late but significant funding of CAD $1 billion over five years; Richard M. Sanders emphasizes Trudeau's strong support for Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion, detailing military assistance commitments; Danielle Goldfarb calls for a unified Canadian response to U.S. tariff threats, advocating for an all-of-society approach to protect Canadian interests.
#JustinTrudeau #Canada #Resignation #ClimatePolicy #Ukraine #SchoolFoodProgram #Tariffs #ResourceEconomy #Politics #Leadership
Stop Taking the Global South for Granted
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Baroness Catherine Ashton argues that the West needs to rethink its relationships with the Global South and engage in a more individual approach to each country. She highlights the changing dynamics and priorities of developing countries, as well as the growing influence of Russia and China. Ashton emphasizes the need for long-term engagement, understanding the concerns and priorities of other countries, and building new relationships. She also suggests considering Security Council reform and increasing diplomatic efforts to deepen and strengthen ties with the Global South.
#GlobalSouth #InternationalRelations #Diplomacy #Russia #China #SecurityCouncilReform
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/stop-taking-global-south-granted