SmaileCanada doesn’t rule out military role in Iran war as Carney shifts his position on conflict
Ok, if this is anything more than lip-service appeasement, get him the fuck out. We don’t need the Liberals to be socially conservative patsies.
loonmusicHe was answering a hypothetical question. If Iran attacks a NATO country we might join the operation if that country asks.
ilickfrogsListen here pal, you take that important distinction and shove it. This here is the headline rage train 😡🚂
GreenBeardHe seems to have inconsistent opinions on where Canada should stand on the war. My impression is he’s trying to play Swiss in this moment and is a bit out of his depth.
It’s more likely biased interpretations of his intentionally politically phrased language.
Pulling DND personnel out of the area speaks more about the truth of the matter.
And Carney’s subsequent statements do clarify that Canada won’t be joining the US and Israel in their offensive.
But that we might join the defence of an ally if they get attacked and if there is a NATO involvement in that defensive action.
Those positions are very much different that what some commentators are suggesting.
His clarifications help. His initial statement was ambiguous, particularly after his misstep regarding Iranian nuclear weapons. I understand the political impulse to keep your statements from writing checks you can’t cash down the road, but he also has to be careful about the tone he sets or he risks coming off as having no conviction. Offering a vague statement while your attention is elsewhere is not the level of clarity the situation called for.