Cory Morgan: By Unleashing Its Natural Resources, Canada Could Reduce Global Dependence on Oil From Tyrannical Regimes

Aerial view of an oilsands facility along the Athabasca River near Fort McMurray, Alta., in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Commentary

Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered mixed messaging in responding to the war in Iran. He initially said Canada fully supports the United States and Israel in their efforts. He later tempered that by saying he wants to see a de-escalation of hostilities and that he supports the strikes “with regret.” Now, he is saying he wants to see a diplomatic solution to the war.