At the table or on the menu: Canada, Davos, and a new world order.
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At the table or on the menu: Canada, Davos, and a new world order.
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“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Canada’s PM Mark Carney dropped that line at Davos—and in 2026 it isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a warning about how power works when market access becomes conditional.
In this episode of Signals Over Noise, we break down Canada’s strategic dilemma as it tries to widen its options—including a tentative trade reset with China—while Washington signals tariff leverage that could turn an economic dispute into a North American perimeter fight.
Using the Signals Over Noise method—actions, messages, language games, outcomes—we answer the core question:
Is Canada building real strategic autonomy… or drifting into dependence as pressure rises?
You’ll learn:
What tariffs mean when they’re used as leverage, not just economics
What “backdoor” really means as influence and access, not just re-exporting
Why NORAD, Five Eyes, and the Arctic are the lane most people miss
Three futures (managed hedging, forced choice, strategic drift) and how to spot them early
A weekly watchlist of contracts, budgets, procurement, and doctrine so you can track what’s real
If you disagree with the analysis, don’t argue the vibe—name the indicator you think I missed.