Carney urges middle powers to come together in his speech at World Economic Forum
Release Date: 01/23/2026
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Carney urges middle powers to come together in his speech at World Economic Forum
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A speech by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week has garnered international coverage and high praise from many – with the exception of U.S. President Donald Trump, who took his own shots at the Canadian leader. It all comes against the backdrop of Trump's fixation with acquiring Greenland. Joining the discussion are Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: Hear more APTN News podcasts:
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Profanity laced voicemails and ICE arresting Native Americans
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info_outlineA speech by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week has garnered international coverage and high praise from many – with the exception of U.S. President Donald Trump, who took his own shots at the Canadian leader.
It all comes against the backdrop of Trump's fixation with acquiring Greenland.
Joining the discussion are Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair with the Winnipeg Free Press.
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