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Peter MacKay: Canada is risking its relationship with the U.S.

Former defence and foreign affairs minister Peter MacKay warns that Ottawa’s calls for a ceasefire in Iran could frustrate Washington ahead of trade talks and undermine ongoing US-Israeli strikes.

Straight Up with Marc Patrone
Mar 03, 2026
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Canada’s government is sending mixed signals on Iran just days after US-Israel strikes targeted the country’s military leadership. Prime Minister Mark Carney initially supported the mission to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has called for a diplomatic solution, and Defen…

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