Carney Utilities and Border Tariffs Test Canadian Sovereignty
July 29, 2026
As Donald Trump revives threats of annexation and blames Ottawa for cross-border wildfire smoke, Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration faces intense domestic pressure over utility privatization in Powell River and a collapsing social safety net. Simultaneously, Canadians are redirecting billions in travel spending away from the United States, reflecting a broader hardening of economic and cultural boundaries amid rising geopolitical friction.
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