More trade, but at what cost? Carney's Saudi Arabia dilemma
Jul 9, 2026
Mark Carney is the first Canadian prime minister in 26 years to visit Saudi Arabia, but is thawing diplomatic relations to expand trade the right move given the Kingdom’s human rights record? For The National, CBC’s Eli Glasner explores the issue.
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