Part 9/14:
Leadership Failures and the Need for Strategic Action
Canadian leadership has largely been criticized for its passive response. Leaders like Premier Ford and Mark Carney have been accused of prioritizing political theater over actionable strategies. Ford’s focus on rhetoric and promises to "fight" Trump have not translated into tangible policies—each plant closure underscores this disconnect.
Carney’s silence at critical moments, despite his stature and influence, has been viewed as emblematic of a broader lack of strategic resolve. Instead of leveraging economic diplomacy and trade measures, Canadian officials have been passive, relying on retaliatory tariffs and international diplomacy that have failed to stem the tide of deindustrialization.