Margaret Atwood: Canadians either ‘sorry or you’ll be sorry’
Summary
Margaret Atwood discusses the resurgence of Canadian sovereignty and the nation's resilience in the face of US trade threats. Stephen Marsh explores how this conflict is reshaping Canadian identity and signaling a shift in global political orders. Economist Joseph Steinberg argues that retaliatory tariffs are economically harmful to Canadians and advocates for a strategy of domestic competitiveness rather than tit-for-tat measures.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and Margaret Atwood greeting
Atwood on Canadian sovereignty and history
Canada's trade diversification and economic balance
Canadian resilience and national character
Economic damage and political consequences for US
Message to Americans: neighbors and relatives
Advice for enduring the current conflict
Sponsor: Boland Branch bedding
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Stephen Marsh on the new Canadian identity
Shifting the narrative of Canadian distinctness
Carney's speech and the end of the old order
Canadian endurance and perspective on sacrifice
International support and future diplomatic strategy
Introduction of economist Joseph Steinberg
Why retaliatory tariffs hurt the Canadian economy
Risk of escalation and the alternative to tariffs
Focus on domestic competitiveness over trade war
Path back to negotiation and closing remarks
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