Canadian PM Carney Defends Saudi Arabia Visit Against Critics in Diplomatic Reset
ABC News — Money—Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Saudi Arabia and pushed back forcefully against critics who questioned the visit given the kingdom's human rights record. Carney framed the trip as a necessary diplomatic reboot aimed at securing energy and trade relationships in a shifting global order. Canadian media described the visit as a reset of Canada-Saudi relations, seen as a pragmatic move to diversify alliances amid continued tensions with the United States. Opposition voices argued Carney was sacrificing principle for commerce.