Canada's Empire Ties: How US Influence Undermines Canadian Sovereignty
Canada's foreign policy under Prime Minister Mark Carney has been shaped by its close relationship with the US, according to Yves Engler, co-author of Canada's Long Fight Against Democracy. The two countries share a similar view of the world organized around profit, which benefits Canadian capital at the expense of its sovereignty.
The Royal Bank of Canada, for instance, profited from the US occupation of Cuba by serving as the main financial institution during that period. Engler notes that this is just one example of how Canadian interests align with those of the US, often to the detriment of Canadian autonomy.
Under Carney's leadership, Canada has supported US actions in the Middle East, including the attack on Iran. This support is not surprising given the close ties between the two militaries, which have hundreds of formal agreements and operate under a shared infrastructure.
Engler also highlights the importance of Canadian civil society in shaping its foreign policy. The protests against Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza have been significant and sustained, with thousands of people participating in demonstrations across the country.