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]

Core Viewpoint - The Canadian government emphasizes that the new Canada-U.S. relationship will benefit both sovereign nations and reaffirms Canada's commitment to joining the "rearm Europe" initiative [1] Group 1 - The Canadian government is focused on strengthening bilateral relations with the United States [1] - Canada’s participation in the "rearm Europe" initiative indicates a strategic shift towards enhancing defense cooperation [1]

Group 1 - The Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, won the Canadian federal election, reversing a significant decline in support following former Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation [2][3] - The shift in public opinion was influenced by the current U.S. administration's threats, including tariffs and comments about annexing Canada, which galvanized Canadian voters to support the Liberal Party [3][5] - Canadian voters expressed a desire for a government that prioritizes national interests and maintains a strong stance against U.S. pressures, indicating a shift in focus from domestic issues to foreign relations [10][12] Group 2 - The new government under Carney will face critical tasks, including addressing trade relations and tariffs with the U.S., which are seen as significant threats to the Canadian economy [14] - There is an expectation for the government to engage with other international partners to develop new markets and reduce dependency on the U.S. [12][14] - Voter sentiment indicates a strong preference for a government that is not conservative and focuses on reducing trade barriers and addressing the needs of affected citizens [10][12]