Reports that the Carney government pulled backbench Liberal MPs from an ongoing visit to Taiwan (ahead of Carney’s trip to China) are not an encouraging signal from the Canadian PM.

Trump says his so-called Donroe Doctrine "supersedes" the Monroe Doctrine "by a lot." And he might be right: His version is more openly avaricious and arbitrary - in short, more imperial. Read more below.

My commentary for @chathamhouse.org on Carney's trip to China amid growing concerns about the "Donroe Doctrine." www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/carn...

Stealing Venezuela’s oil at gunpoint isn’t enough. Trump now seems to want Machado to hand over her Nobel Prize too. He’s a villain, but utterly pathetic: His appetite – his neediness – couldn’t be sated by all the gold or prizes in the world.

If the US moves to take over Greenland – a threat we’d be foolish to dismiss – Canada would be forced to rethink every aspect of its relations with the US. Canadian officials need to start thinking though this nightmarish scenario now, not later. It would be a seismic event.

@rolandparis.bsky.social is bang on about Canada's approach to Trump: "Now, if we speak up, we put our economic security at risk, but if we retreat into silence, we risk losing the very international norms that protect our sovereignty, along with a sense of who we are.”

This is good and timely. I hope other Canadian ministers will accompany her to Greenland – to underscore Canada’s support.

Careful silence when the US started killing people in international waters. Careful silence when a Canadian ICC justice was sanctioned by the US. Now we mumble vague things about international law and Venezuela. We’re losing more than just our voice.

For those Canadians cheering on Trump's military action in Venezuela, it might be worth recalling that you live in a country that Trump wishes to bend to his will through "economic force" and in a region that Trump says the US must "dominate."

Shared some thoughts about the implications of US military action in Venezuela, including legality and international reverberations, in a radio interview this morning: on.soundcloud.com/cYfhraqheMK7...

So far the biggest parallel seems to be more Panama 1989 than Iraq 2003. Will depend on whether the US actually tries to “run” Venezuela.

Carefully worded statement from Canada’s foreign minister.

I’ll be interested to see the Carney government’s statement today…

I’m prohibited from traveling to Russia, have been advised not to travel to China, and have chosen not to travel to the United States. Great-power tourism in 2025 isn’t what it used to be.

I support a lot of PM Carney’s agenda, but I can’t decide what’s the greater surprise: the apparent downgrading of climate change as one of his top policy priorities, or the public quiescence of so many Liberal MPs & cabinet ministers who didn’t used to support drill-baby-drill.

So happy to launch my late mother Erna Paris's memoir in Toronto earlier this month. More here: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/huntin...

I look forward to hosting Kevin Lynch and Jim Mitchell tomorrow at @gspia-esapi.bsky.social to discuss their book: "A New Blueprint for Government: Reshaping Power, the PMO, and the Public Service." Info & registration: www.uottawa.ca/faculty-soci...

Earlier today I spoke with Matt Galloway on CBC radio's The Current about the Carney government's foreign policy, including the challenges of "resetting" relations with China and India. on.soundcloud.com/APAZWSI0gmyF...

The seemingly outsized cuts to Global Affairs Canada in Budget 2025 are hard to square with the government’s repeated call to expand and deepen Canada's international partnerships. Reinvesting in the military is welcome – but defence is just one tool of our international policy.

I was happy to join Leslie Vinjamuri (@leslievinjamuri.bsky.social) of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Professor Robert Howse from NYU’s Law School on this week’s Deep Dish podcast to discuss "Trump - Canada's Friend or Foe?" Listen: brnw.ch/21wX4N6

That Trump would send this man to represent him in Canada is neither surprising nor very consequential. While our government must respect his office, private groups have no obligation to give him a platform so that he can pour scorn on Canadians. globalnews.ca/news/1145250...

As the multilateral order falters, which elements can and should be protected, adapted or built anew? On Monday, Sept. 22 experts will debate this question at @gspia-esapi.bsky.social. In-person registrations are full, but you can register to watch this event online: www.cips-cepi.ca/event/worksh...

Have you registered for the upcoming workshop titled “Saving the Furniture: Which Elements of the Multilateral System Must Be Sustained – and How?” @senboehm.bsky.social will provide the opening remarks, reflecting on "Multilateralism in a Fracturing World". Register here >>> bit.ly/3V9kNmY

We are delighted to welcome Heather Scoffield to the GSPIA @gspia-esapi.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow. As CEO of the Canadian Tax Observatory—and with 30 years in journalism covering economics, trade, policy & environment—she brings rare insight & experience. Welcome, @hscoffield.bsky.social!

We are equally delighted to announce that Graeme Clark has also joined @gspia-esapi.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow. With a distinguished foreign service career—as Canada's former ambassador to Mexico, Peru, Bolivia & the OAS, and much more—he brings deep experience & insight. Welcome!

We are delighted to welcome Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre to the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (@gspia-esapi.bsky.social) as a Senior Fellow and Visiting Professor. uottawa.ca/faculty-soci...

In a burning house, sometimes only part of the furniture can be saved... 🔥🏠 As confidence in international institutions falters, this daylong workshop will explore which elements of the multilateral order can or should be rebuilt, reformed, or protected. >>> bit.ly/3V9kNmY

We will host an international workshop at @gspia-esapi.bsky.social in Ottawa on Sept 22: “Saving the Furniture: Which Elements of the Multilateral System Must Be Sustained – and How?” Register here (in-person/online): www.cips-cepi.ca/event/worksh... cc. @nupinytt.bsky.social @cepi-cips.bsky.social

Looking forward to launching my late mother's (Erna Paris) posthumous memoir in a few weeks. Just finishing the final edits now. It's really good. See a few pre-publication "blurbs" in this thread. atbaypress.com/books/detail...

I shared some thoughts yesterday on CBC radio about the difficult prospects of peace in Ukraine. on.soundcloud.com/i4pQVHLSk1dp...

The legislature of the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife is beautifully designed - and the polar bear skin is a nice touch.

Excellent podcast discussion: “How Weak Is Iran?” podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

There was a time when the U.S. bothered to make a legal case for using military force.

I have lots of questions. India and Canada reach deal to share intelligence on terrorism, crime | Financial Post

Trump Is Pushing Allies Away and Closer Into Each Other’s Arms www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/w...

Coming this fall: My late mother Erna Paris’ final work. Info: atbaypress.com/books/detail...

ChatGPT experiment. Asked it for essay on subject I know. To my surprise, it quoted an article—supposedly by me—that doesn't exist. Our exchange: * Me: Verify all your citations. Chat: All verified. * Me: Article doesn't exist. Chat: "You are correct... no record of this article"

"The True North is indeed strong and free": King applauded as he opens Canada's parliament www.bbc.com/news/live/c3...

Interesting discussions today of the changing international order at Wits University in Johannesburg.

Just discovered the best possible use of ChatGPT: Took a photo of restaurant wine list and then… instant tasting notes.

Thoughts on Canada’s G7 leaders’ summit in June: – Stick to a minimalist agenda with issues even Trump can agree on – Ditch the long communiqué – Keep it short, limit risk of blowups – Add golf

Today, millions of Canadians will go to the polls and proudly vote for parties that all categorically reject Trump’s vision of annexing Canada.

“This is not immigration enforcement. This is repression. This is authoritarianism.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...

I enjoyed this wide-ranging conversation with Janice Stein and Eric Miller about the Canadian election and challenges facing the next government. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTJs...

Today, 9 am Eastern Time / 2 pm GMT

Not surprising, but close to the worst-case scenario that many long feared: an impatient Trump, who promised to end the war in 24 hours, basically accepts Russia’s demands and seeks to impose them on Ukraine. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/w...

J'ai eu le plaisir de m'entretenir avec Alexandre Sirois de @lapresse.ca www.lapresse.ca/dialogue/chr...

I look forward to chairing this @chathamhouse.org discussion about Canada's election and its challenging relations with the US. Thursday 9am ET. Panelists: * @ianausten.bsky.social—NY Times * Angela Murphy—Globe & Mail Registration: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...

Key takeaway in this interview between policy gurus @rolandparis.bsky.social @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social and @fredericmerand.bsky.social : European countries are devoting enormous attention to a deeper alliance with Canada podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t.... Let’s not blow the opportunity this time

My cat is loving the Canadian election debate.