And it says a LOT that he and Trump didn’t meet bilaterally or otherwise whilst in Davos.
Carney is exactly what Canada and the world needs.
To me it was a great and very realistic speech. I shared it with friends as exemplary. Yet, I understand that EU leaders don’t follow the same approach in their speeches. Now the EU is between threats and without easy solutions.
The EU will continue navigating pretending that nothing happens for some time. In the meantime, the internal and external markets are being developed, defense is being built and, as Mrs VDL said publicly, we work for our independence (totally consistent with the vision of Mr Carney).
I watched him speak – calm, convincing and confident – and couldn’t help thinking what a stark contrast Carney is to the pot of lies, boasting and pompous shit Trump pours out in his speeches.
He looks like the kind of leader the world needs right now. Canada should be proud of him.
It has been very well received here. I think a lot of us agree with what he said, and personally I don’t understand why our leaders don’t lean towards those stance more.
It is very pleasant to hear someone express what resonates so strongly within oneself. Canada can be glad to have a competent, educated, level-headed, eloquent, and steadfast PM. Canada’s friends can be glad.
Of utmost importance. Other Western heads of state may have realised the same sea-change taking place, but Carney was the first one with the courage to spell it out. And despite the grim truths, his speech was inspiring in tone. We deserve politicians like him, who no longer pretend that our abusers are our “allies”. PS. Points for referencing Havel, he seems like a civilised person.
I was so impressed to finally hear a politician speaking eloquently, rationally and reasonably after all this horrible, vile rhetoric we have been subjected to for so long.
I have a longing for the days when politicians were boring, staid and without all the reality show drama.
I listen to his speech and he showed that he is a real Statesman and very levelheaded and intelligent. He personified what kind of a leader the world needs. Canada ought to be proud of him and I’m glad you are our allies.
He called out that these rules were never international at all. We didn’t apply them (Gaza, Sudan etc etc) fairly we’re only pissy someone is doing it to us
I only wish he was a European leader giving it. Impressive, he’s a man for the moment. Good choice, Canada.
Really put all my current thoughts surrounding this new world order into words
I agree with all of his thoughts and believe that we should cooperate more with the so called middle nations to work together
It was well said. Defining the new reality is always helpful. It made me feel a bit sad for canada because there is no escaping the USA for them.
Trump will inevitably come back to bully them again. And Mexico. And democracy will inevitably go a little darker there. This Greenland episode has made me feel palpable stress. And I’m not even involved. I can’t imagine the stress of living right beside a failing nation like the USA. Anything could happen. All the scenarios have to be thought through and some basic preparations made, if only planning. That’s a lot of stress on Canadiana.
I was pretty blown away. It’s been a long time since a politician has spoken truth in such an articulate and intelligent way on the world stage. Thank you Canada!
Guy is a legend.
Dunno about his domestic politics, but he is handling the USA baby tantrum like a champ
A couple of weeks ago I was reflecting on history and which politicians are now seen as statesmen because of how they acted during a crisis. PM Carney has the potential to be seen as such by future generations. I hope it won’t further escalate but he’s someone I would trust to handle a crisis for the best possible outcome.
Not sure why would anyone wanted Trudeau, when you could have Carney all along. I agree what he said, EU should start to think along the same lines.
Carney’s speech resonated strongly with many here, especially his focus on honesty and accountability in leadership. It’s refreshing to see a politician address tough issues head-on, contrasting sharply with the usual rhetoric we hear from some leaders.
One thing Canadians can be grateful to Trump for is tanking conservatives and accidentally helping Carney. Could you maybe lend him for a bit? We are in a dire need of serious politicians here.
Actually too bad we can’t swap Russia with Canada on the map. I think everybody would be happier with the new arrangement.
read it as “What do Europeans think of Mariah Carey’s speech in Davos?” and for a moment thought what she could be talking about in Davos… maybe something she wants for Christmas?
Wow! This is the kind of talk the world must hear. It’s been great seeing Canada act, the EU trying to act, shoring up new trade deals and at least building some will. EU has more to go, but if Canada can continue to inspire and work with partners globally, this will be possible. It must happen. There’s no alternative.
He’s the first politician speaking out loud the truth: international law never existed, we applied different measures based on who the offended parties were, and we did that to get back some benefits.
Actually, that caught me off guard, nobody could have phrased the truth better than him.
Still, I don’t think European leaders will stand differently in this.
But, let’s be grateful to Trump for awakening people from the American dream. In every election in the USA, we could repeat a similar situation. The rest of the world, has to be prepared for that.
It couldn’t be more based. It’s a watershed moment in western political history. One for the history books.
The leader of Canada, probably the closest ally of the US, eloquently announced the end of the world order that the US have been building since WW2. Everything has been centred around them: military alliances, trade, financial systems, etc.
The French have been always talking about strategic independence but Carney went even further. I’m now actually somewhat optimistic about the rest of the world cooperating together to stop the orange fascist from bullying us, instead of trying to appease him.
It used coherent sentences and clear, rational points. As such it stands out among the oratory of our time.
I’m so impressed by his speech! It’s unbearable how Chancellor Merz and many other EU politicians grovel before Trump. Carney demonstrated exactly the attitude I’m hoping for. Above all, he presented a vision and a clear picture of a strategy. It deeply moved me.
God damn amazing. Canadians seem great, will for sure go there for holidays and some hockey matches one day!
Probably one of the best political speeches I have heard in many years. And I have heard a lot.
To start, I agreed 100% on the content, and this might make me a bit biased, but he had me at Thucydides.
I have also been a fan of Carney from way back, so that also might make me like the speech more.
The style and cadence also was excellent. I think it will go down as one of the great speeches of our decade.
It marks the end of an era, and the start of a new one, I believe a better future lies ahead but we must cooperate and shun the far right from our societies
His speech has been well received by everyone here. The top politicians says it’s the best speech by far at Davos, the commentators all like it, and everyone I’ve spoken to like it. I haven’t seen anyone do anything but applaud it.
As a Canadian I have never been more proud of our leader. PM Carney was eloquent, calm, level headed and spoke honest truths that everyone thinks but dont want to voice. He is leading the charge for change and sometimes that’s all you need — one person to start the momentum for change that will benefit everyone.
It reminds me of the[ scene in the movies Antz](https://youtu.be/VLbWnJGlyMU?si=qEcAVJZgPvQzv5kw). The US is so used to the “middle powers” staying in line but all you need is one person to initiate change. PM Carney just might be that person.
I’m glad that his speech resonated with many. Given what’s going on and the chaos that 🎃 is causing around the world, it’s refreshing to know that not all ties have been broken.
It has been very well received. For me personally, I hope we lean into the vision he described. And I actively hope for more robust trade and security agreements with Canada in the near future.
I think we in Europe loved it. I’d guess those in the Global South see it as utter hypocrisy. Was fine by us when the Americans did it to them.
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It was wonderful.
And it says a LOT that he and Trump didn’t meet bilaterally or otherwise whilst in Davos.
Carney is exactly what Canada and the world needs.
To me it was a great and very realistic speech. I shared it with friends as exemplary. Yet, I understand that EU leaders don’t follow the same approach in their speeches. Now the EU is between threats and without easy solutions.
The EU will continue navigating pretending that nothing happens for some time. In the meantime, the internal and external markets are being developed, defense is being built and, as Mrs VDL said publicly, we work for our independence (totally consistent with the vision of Mr Carney).
I watched him speak – calm, convincing and confident – and couldn’t help thinking what a stark contrast Carney is to the pot of lies, boasting and pompous shit Trump pours out in his speeches.
He looks like the kind of leader the world needs right now. Canada should be proud of him.
It has been very well received here. I think a lot of us agree with what he said, and personally I don’t understand why our leaders don’t lean towards those stance more.
It is very pleasant to hear someone express what resonates so strongly within oneself. Canada can be glad to have a competent, educated, level-headed, eloquent, and steadfast PM. Canada’s friends can be glad.
Of utmost importance. Other Western heads of state may have realised the same sea-change taking place, but Carney was the first one with the courage to spell it out. And despite the grim truths, his speech was inspiring in tone. We deserve politicians like him, who no longer pretend that our abusers are our “allies”. PS. Points for referencing Havel, he seems like a civilised person.
I was so impressed to finally hear a politician speaking eloquently, rationally and reasonably after all this horrible, vile rhetoric we have been subjected to for so long.
I have a longing for the days when politicians were boring, staid and without all the reality show drama.
I listen to his speech and he showed that he is a real Statesman and very levelheaded and intelligent. He personified what kind of a leader the world needs. Canada ought to be proud of him and I’m glad you are our allies.
He called out that these rules were never international at all. We didn’t apply them (Gaza, Sudan etc etc) fairly we’re only pissy someone is doing it to us
I only wish he was a European leader giving it. Impressive, he’s a man for the moment. Good choice, Canada.
Really put all my current thoughts surrounding this new world order into words
I agree with all of his thoughts and believe that we should cooperate more with the so called middle nations to work together
It was well said. Defining the new reality is always helpful. It made me feel a bit sad for canada because there is no escaping the USA for them.
Trump will inevitably come back to bully them again. And Mexico. And democracy will inevitably go a little darker there. This Greenland episode has made me feel palpable stress. And I’m not even involved. I can’t imagine the stress of living right beside a failing nation like the USA. Anything could happen. All the scenarios have to be thought through and some basic preparations made, if only planning. That’s a lot of stress on Canadiana.
I was pretty blown away. It’s been a long time since a politician has spoken truth in such an articulate and intelligent way on the world stage. Thank you Canada!
Guy is a legend.
Dunno about his domestic politics, but he is handling the USA baby tantrum like a champ
A couple of weeks ago I was reflecting on history and which politicians are now seen as statesmen because of how they acted during a crisis. PM Carney has the potential to be seen as such by future generations. I hope it won’t further escalate but he’s someone I would trust to handle a crisis for the best possible outcome.
Not sure why would anyone wanted Trudeau, when you could have Carney all along. I agree what he said, EU should start to think along the same lines.
Carney’s speech resonated strongly with many here, especially his focus on honesty and accountability in leadership. It’s refreshing to see a politician address tough issues head-on, contrasting sharply with the usual rhetoric we hear from some leaders.
One thing Canadians can be grateful to Trump for is tanking conservatives and accidentally helping Carney. Could you maybe lend him for a bit? We are in a dire need of serious politicians here.
Actually too bad we can’t swap Russia with Canada on the map. I think everybody would be happier with the new arrangement.
read it as “What do Europeans think of Mariah Carey’s speech in Davos?” and for a moment thought what she could be talking about in Davos… maybe something she wants for Christmas?
Wow! This is the kind of talk the world must hear. It’s been great seeing Canada act, the EU trying to act, shoring up new trade deals and at least building some will. EU has more to go, but if Canada can continue to inspire and work with partners globally, this will be possible. It must happen. There’s no alternative.
He’s the first politician speaking out loud the truth: international law never existed, we applied different measures based on who the offended parties were, and we did that to get back some benefits.
Actually, that caught me off guard, nobody could have phrased the truth better than him.
Still, I don’t think European leaders will stand differently in this.
But, let’s be grateful to Trump for awakening people from the American dream. In every election in the USA, we could repeat a similar situation. The rest of the world, has to be prepared for that.
It couldn’t be more based. It’s a watershed moment in western political history. One for the history books.
The leader of Canada, probably the closest ally of the US, eloquently announced the end of the world order that the US have been building since WW2. Everything has been centred around them: military alliances, trade, financial systems, etc.
The French have been always talking about strategic independence but Carney went even further. I’m now actually somewhat optimistic about the rest of the world cooperating together to stop the orange fascist from bullying us, instead of trying to appease him.
It used coherent sentences and clear, rational points. As such it stands out among the oratory of our time.
I’m so impressed by his speech! It’s unbearable how Chancellor Merz and many other EU politicians grovel before Trump. Carney demonstrated exactly the attitude I’m hoping for. Above all, he presented a vision and a clear picture of a strategy. It deeply moved me.
God damn amazing. Canadians seem great, will for sure go there for holidays and some hockey matches one day!
Probably one of the best political speeches I have heard in many years. And I have heard a lot.
To start, I agreed 100% on the content, and this might make me a bit biased, but he had me at Thucydides.
I have also been a fan of Carney from way back, so that also might make me like the speech more.
The style and cadence also was excellent. I think it will go down as one of the great speeches of our decade.
It marks the end of an era, and the start of a new one, I believe a better future lies ahead but we must cooperate and shun the far right from our societies
His speech has been well received by everyone here. The top politicians says it’s the best speech by far at Davos, the commentators all like it, and everyone I’ve spoken to like it. I haven’t seen anyone do anything but applaud it.
As a Canadian I have never been more proud of our leader. PM Carney was eloquent, calm, level headed and spoke honest truths that everyone thinks but dont want to voice. He is leading the charge for change and sometimes that’s all you need — one person to start the momentum for change that will benefit everyone.
It reminds me of the[ scene in the movies Antz](https://youtu.be/VLbWnJGlyMU?si=qEcAVJZgPvQzv5kw). The US is so used to the “middle powers” staying in line but all you need is one person to initiate change. PM Carney just might be that person.
I’m glad that his speech resonated with many. Given what’s going on and the chaos that 🎃 is causing around the world, it’s refreshing to know that not all ties have been broken.
It has been very well received. For me personally, I hope we lean into the vision he described. And I actively hope for more robust trade and security agreements with Canada in the near future.
I think we in Europe loved it. I’d guess those in the Global South see it as utter hypocrisy. Was fine by us when the Americans did it to them.