What is Canada's Role in the World? | The Rundown

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As Canada redefines its global relationships, can it remain a middle power or rise as a key player? Then, former foreign correspondent and journalist Brian Stewart reflects on decades of change and discusses his new book, "On The Ground: My Life as a Foreign Correspondent." 0:00 – Intro 1:04 – Canada’s peacekeeping reputation and current perception 1:28 – Louise Blais on Canada’s image abroad 2:07 – Impact of U.S.-Canada tensions internationally 2:45 – Can Canada stand on its own? 2:52 – Stephen Marche: Middle power status and global shifts 3:49 – Surviving U.S. collapse: Canada’s next challenge 4:04 – The controversial Ontario ad featuring Ronald Reagan 4:47 – Was the ad the right move? Louise Blais responds 6:05 – Stephen Marche: Canada must interfere in U.S. politics 7:02 – Should Canada fix ties or seek new partners? 8:06 – Building consistency in U.S.-Canada relations 9:04 – Stephen Marche: Negotiating with an authoritarian America 10:48 – Aggression vs diplomacy: Lessons from Finland 11:04 – Canada’s priorities: Security and economy 12:02 – Arctic concerns and global alliances 12:42 – Stephen Marche: Focus on survival, not global leadership 14:01 – Closing thoughts: Canada’s role in a tough world 15:07 – Segment 2: Brian Stewart on Canada’s global image 15:52 – Does a Canadian passport still hold sway? 16:27 – From Samaritan state to diminished clout 17:56 – Canada stepping back onto the global stage 19:38 – Media coverage gaps and foreign reporting challenges 21:35 – Why global awareness matters for Canada 22:50 – Overexposure to crisis images and audience fatigue 23:50 – The importance of recovery stories 24:49 – Gaza rebuilding and hope after devastation 25:59 – Ceasefire vs peace: What’s next? 26:25 – Global pressure for lasting solutions 27:47 – Brian Stewart’s most enduring image About The Rundown: The Rundown is your nightly half-hour deep dive into just one headline. With host Jeyan Jeganathan, we’ll cover everything from housing and health care to climate and AI. We’ll break down why each topic matters, who’s living it, and what’s being done to make things better – starting right here in Ontario. Slow down. Tune in. Make sense of the moment. And tell us what you think.