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10 hours ago
- First Post
Trump undermining their sovereignty, Canada and Mexico look to forge united front
Canada and Mexico, however, have not shared pleasant ties in the past. Their relationship has seen many ups and downs, with the two countries going back and forth in terms of economic and cultural alliance Mexico and Canada are wary of Trump's future actions and do not want to rely on his unpredictability. File image/Reuters Mexico and Canada are looking at ways to team up against their neighbour US, which began the relentless trade war by pushing the two countries to the battlefield. Canada's foreign affairs minister, Anita Anand, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne visited Mexico earlier this month to meet President Claudia Sheinbaum and make preparations for an upcoming visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney to the country for talks. 'It's very much an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure that we are kick-starting," Anand told reporters, while Champagne added, 'It sends a very strong signal when you have the foreign minister of a country and the finance minister come.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Canada faces 35 per cent tariffs at a time when US President Donald Trump offered Mexico a 90-day extension to trade negotiations. Both countries are wary of Trump's future actions and do not want to rely on his unpredictability. Lack of trust Canada and Mexico, however, have not shared pleasant ties in the past. Their relationship has seen many ups and downs, with the two countries going back and forth in terms of economic and cultural alliance. In much of Ontario, Mexican factories are often seen as taking away Canadian jobs. As auto industry investments have increasingly shifted toward Mexico and the southern United States over the years, vehicle production in Canada has sharply declined, dropping to 1.3 million units last year, down from a peak of 2.9 million vehicles 25 years ago. Antonio Ortiz Mena, a professor at Georgetown University, told New York Times, 'This ménage à trois was made out of convenience, not love. Both countries, Canada and Mexico, have privileged the relationship with the giant in the middle rather than the relationship between us.' Following Trump's reelection as the president, many Canadians also suggested that it was time to leave Mexico behind and focus on a one-on-one trade deal with the US. However, this plan was dropped after Carney became the prime minister. How can Canada and Mexico go past their differences? Even if Mexico and Canada find common ground on preserving the trade deal, carefully avoiding any appearance of teaming up against the United States, there remains the risk that Donald Trump could simply refuse to uphold the agreement, warns Carlo Dade, a director at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, according to NYT. The more reliable strategy, he suggests, may be to rally influential political and economic stakeholders within the US, convincing them that maintaining regional trade stability aligns with their own interests. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jorge Schiavon, vice president of the Mexican Council on Foreign Affairs, said, 'The only thing that can contain Trump is America's own powerful domestic actors; it's the governors, it's the big businessmen, it's the party leaders.' 'They are selfish allies, but they are those who defended the renegotiation in 2018, and they would do it again in 2025,' he added.
News18
14 hours ago
- News18
Work begins in Finland on new Canadian icebreaker for Arctic defence
Agency: Helsinki, Aug 21 (AP) Dignitaries at a steel-cutting ceremony in Finland have marked the start of work on a new Canadian icebreaker to be named the Polar Max and aimed at bolstering Arctic defence. The Wednesday event marked the concrete beginning of a trilateral partnership of the United States, Canada and Finland announced by the White House in July 2024 to bolster defences in a region where Russia has been increasingly active. Russia has vastly more icebreaker ships than the US and Canada at a time when climate change has made the remote but strategically important Arctic more accessible. The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, aims to leverage Finland's advanced shipbuilding expertise and technologies to help meet US and Canadian demand for new icebreakers. Canada's minister for defense procurement, Stephen Fuhr, said his country is bringing its coast guard into the military and that investing in the Arctic is important for the future. 'The North is opening up, there are many reasons to be up there," Fuhr said. 'There's security issues, resource development." The hull will be built at Helsinki Shipyard before being transported to Canada where it's expected to be completed in Levis, Quebec by 2030. Quebec's Economy Minister Christopher Skeete highlighted the benefits of cooperating on the building of the new icebreaker. 'It's a partnership and we have a shared responsibility for the North, so this is a unique and very opportune partnership that allows us to leverage the strengths of both our countries in terms of maritime Arctic protection," he said. 'The North is becoming more and more accessible, there are more and more rivalries in the North, and so we have to be prepared to assert our sovereignty out there," Skeete added. During a NATO summit in June, US President Donald Trump said Finland was the 'king of icebreakers" and suggested the US might be willing to buy as many as 15 of them, including the used icebreaker that Trump said might be immediately available. 'We're trying to make a good deal," Trump said. According to a US Government Accountability Office report, the US hasn't built a heavy polar icebreaker in almost 50 years. The last remaining one in service is the 399-foot Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star commissioned in 1976. During a talk in February at the RAND research organisation, US Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gautier said the agency has determined it needs eight to nine icebreakers – a mix of heavy polar security cutters and medium Arctic security cutters. Building an icebreaker can be challenging because it has to be able to withstand the brutal crashing through ice that can be as thick as 21 feet and wildly varying sea and air temperatures, the report said. (AP) SCY SCY view comments First Published: August 21, 2025, 08:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
India.com
17 hours ago
- India.com
Canada Wins The Race: Why Indian Students Are Turning Away From The US In 2025
New Delhi: India's students are recalibrating their global education plans. Rising costs, tougher visa rules and political uncertainties in the United States are prompting a growing number of families to look north. Long seen as a welcoming alternative, Canada is now emerging as the preferred destination for Indian students. The trend is reflected in official figures. By the end of 2024, Canada hosted 427,000 Indian students, compared with 337,630 in the United States, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. A 2025 survey by ApplyBoard shows that 94% of Indian study-abroad aspirants rank Canada as their top choice. Affordability, safety and immigration-friendly policies are cited as decisive factors. At institutions such as the University of British Columbia, international student enrolments have risen by 27%, reflecting the turbulence south of the border. Huron University in Ontario, for example, sees the shift as both opportunity and responsibility. A Roller Coaster In Student Mobility Dr. Barry Craig, president and vice-chancellor of Huron University, calls the past five years 'nothing short of turbulent'. 'We began with COVID, which created so many obstacles to student mobility, almost a complete halt. As we emerged, momentum returned, but then geopolitical turbulence and diplomatic tensions caused another downturn in Canada. Now, we are seeing a re-emergence of interest, and I believe it is directly linked to the situation in the United States,' he said. Huron's enrolments reflect this volatility. Indian student numbers fell drastically after a 2024 diplomatic row, going from 'dozens' in 2021 to just three last fall. Momentum is now returning. 'We are already receiving nearly three times as many enquiries and applications for this fall compared to the past two years. Our main recruitment season begins in September, and interest is at least doubling, if not tripling,' he said. Affordability Edge For many families, cost is the decisive factor. 'One of my daughters did her undergraduate degree in Canada, and the other in the United States. The tuition in Canada was about 25% of what we paid in the United States. For an international student, the cost at Huron is probably half of what it would be at a comparable American institution,' said Dr. Barry. Canadian universities prioritise academics while avoiding inflated administrative or extracurricular expenses. 'We do not cut corners on academics, but we do not waste money on things that are not core to education. That is how we keep prices affordable while maintaining world-class standards,' he explained. Work Pathways Beyond Graduation Canada's policies on employability offer a strong incentive. 'Canada is already attractive because we offer a three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit. At Huron, we go further. 100% of our students receive a paid internship while studying. As a result, 92% are employed within six months of graduation, and importantly, in the field of their choice,' he claimed. Students enter the workforce with practical experience and connections to leading firms, avoiding the uncertainty many face abroad. Safe, Welcoming Environment Safety and social climate also shape decisions. 'Growing up in Canada, I used to think it was boring – clean air, clean water, no wars and very little violence. Now I think, thank God it is so nice to be boring. Parents want to know: will my child be safe? Compared to many countries, Canada has very low crime and none of the gun violence of the United States,' Dr. Barry highlighted. Campus culture reflects this welcoming atmosphere. 'We believe in free speech and debate, but debate that is respectful. Canada is a very welcoming country for outsiders,' he said. Attracting Talent, Building Partnerships Canada is also drawing researchers. The University of Toronto recently recruited three top researchers from Ivy League institutions seeking freedom from political restrictions. Across Canada, university leaders are lobbying the government to capitalise on this opportunity. The Huron University is building stronger ties with India through its India Advisory Committee, which includes leaders from business, diplomacy, policy and education. Its members include Paul Abraham (Hinduja Foundation), Renu Basu (IHCL), Ajay Bisaria (former Indian High Commissioner to Canada) and Dr. Barry Craig. 'They will advise us on engaging with India and reassure Indian parents and students that Huron is serious about opening real doors in corporate, entrepreneurial and public service careers,' Dr. Barry said. He said Canada is open for Indian students. 'Canada is open for business again, and we are actively welcoming Indian students. Our campus community has been immeasurably enriched by their presence. It is good for India, it is good for Canada and it is fantastic for our universities,' Dr. Barry said.
