Carney says he "looks forward" to speaking with President Trump. But the fact it will be a call, not a visit, is a measure of this moment. Traditionally, the first foreign visit of a Canadian leader is to the US - its closest neighbour and most trusted partner.
The article by Lyse Doucet discusses the significance of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's first foreign visits, focusing on the symbolic and substantive aspects of these trips. Trudeau's initial international engagements included attending the APEC summit in Manila, where he met with leaders like Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, signaling Canada's intent to strengthen ties in the Asia-Pacific region. His visit to the United Nations in New York highlighted Canada's commitment to multilateralism and global issues like climate change and peacekeeping. Additionally, Trudeau's trip to Washington D.C. to meet with President Obama was seen as a reaffirmation of the close Canada-U.S. relationship, discussing trade, security, and environmental issues. These visits were not only about policy but also about projecting an image of Canada as open, inclusive, and engaged on the world stage, contrasting with the previous government's approach. The article underscores how these early diplomatic moves set the tone for Trudeau's foreign policy, emphasizing both the symbolic gestures of goodwill and the substantive discussions on key international matters.
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