On today’s episode of Straight Up, former defence minister Peter MacKay joins Marc Patrone to discuss Canada’s commitment to dramatically increase defence spending and whether the country can afford it.
MacKay also weighs in on Canada’s fiscal outlook, the state of the economy, and what he sees as missed opportunities to strengthen the country’s finances through pipelines, LNG exports, and resource development.
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They also discuss Canada’s relationship with the United States, the future of free trade, China’s growing influence, and how Ottawa is handling its most important international partnerships.
Finally, MacKay shares his perspective on the ongoing conflict with Iran, NATO’s role in global security, and whether he would ever consider returning to political life.
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