Written By David Gomez
After a brief pause in my opinion columns, I return with what may seem like a pessimistic outlook, shaped by the dark cloud hovering over our neighbours to the south—a cloud that will, without question, continue to pose a threat to the idea of a free country governed by the rule of law. As Prime Minister Carney stated a few weeks ago at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the global order as we once knew it no longer exists, and new alliances must—and will—be forged in response to that reality.
Canada is facing a persistent threat, not only economic in nature, but increasingly military and strategic. It would have been unthinkable, only a few years ago, that the United States—our closest ally and most important partner—would openly threaten us with tariffs or even flirt with the idea of absorbing Canada as a state. Canada is not for sale, and it will never bend to the whims of the orange primate currently occupying the presidency. I have said it before and I will continue to say it: Canada remains the last bastion of respect for sovereignty, international law, and institutional integrity in the Americas.
What makes this moment particularly dangerous is that this emerging global disorder is not driven by clear ideological blocs, as during the Cold War. Instead, it operates in a grey zone where power, coercion, and transactional politics replace shared principles. This instability stretches the already fragile thread of political and economic balance across the Western world and beyond. The ambitions of the current U.S. administration do not merely strain diplomatic relations; they actively undermine democracy and the sovereignty of nations.
Threats directed to Greenland—and the thinly veiled talk of potential annexation—are not harmless rhetoric. They are a stark illustration of an unhealthy fixation within the White House on dismantling long-standing alliances, particularly with European partners. Such actions erode trust, weaken multilateral cooperation, and set a dangerous precedent for the rest of the world.
In this context, Canada’s recent action to open a consulate in Nuuk deserves recognition. It is a symbolic but meaningful gesture—one that signals Canada’s commitment to its allies and to the principles of self-determination and territorial integrity.
This is not about anti-American sentiment. It is about clarity. Canada must recognize that the comfort of predictable alliances is gone.
As PM Carney rightly warned, the old frameworks no longer hold. What remains is the responsibility to act decisively, defend democratic values, and strengthen partnerships grounded not in fear or convenience, but in mutual respect.
