Group 1 - The former Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau emphasized the need for Canada to strengthen its relationship with China to mitigate uncertainties and risks arising from the current U.S.-Canada relations under President Trump [1][3] - Morneau highlighted that China is Canada's second-largest trading partner, following the U.S., which justifies Prime Minister Carney's pursuit of more stable and broader trade relations with China and other countries [3] - Morneau acknowledged the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the U.S. while also protecting Canada's economic and national interests from the "extremely turbulent" relationship with the U.S. [3] Group 2 - Prime Minister Carney indicated that negotiations with the U.S. will be competitive and intense, likening them to a "national team" match rather than a "friendly game," suggesting a confrontational approach to protect Canadian interests [3] - Carney expressed concerns about Canada's over-reliance on the U.S. economically and from a security perspective, stating that Canada will seek new partnerships in Europe and Asia while remaining open to cooperation with the U.S. when necessary [3]