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Cory Morgan: Poilievre’s Proposal Is Poised to Test Carney’s Resolve on Energy Projects

Cory Morgan: Poilievre’s Proposal Is Poised to Test Carney’s Resolve on Energy Projects
A decommissioned pumpjack (R), sits idle beside a functioning one drawing out oil and gas from a wellhead near Carstairs, Alta., on April 1, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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As Canada’s industries reel under ever-changing tariff burdens applied by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian products, it becomes clear that Canada must diversify its customer base for exports. The United States will always be Canada’s primary trading partner due to its size and proximity, but Canada will remain vulnerable to protectionist actions from presidents if it refuses to expand its capability to develop resources and deliver products to overseas customers.