Is Canada Risking Its Economy by Pushing Net Zero? Carney in Europe, U.S. Trade Reality & Pipeline Politics

Is Canada putting its own economy at risk by pushing aggressive net zero policies while remaining heavily dependent on the United States for trade and energy? In this episode, I break down Mark Carney's recent trip to Europe and what it signals about Canada's economic direction, climate policy, and global alignment. As Canada engages more with European partners on net zero frameworks and energy transition, questions are growing about how this impacts our domestic economy, pipelines, and long-standing trade relationship with the U.S. I also look at the reality of Canada–U.S. trade, where roughly three-quarters of Canadian exports still go south of the border, and why that level of integration is not easily replaced by new agreements or international partnerships. From pipeline politics and energy infrastructure to cost of living, housing pressure, and economic growth, this episode explores the gap between policy direction and everyday reality for Canadians. Is Canada successfully diversifying its economy—or creating new risks by shifting focus away from its strongest economic partnership? Let's break it down.