Carney Urges Middle Powers to Unite on Defense, Trade, Tech

0:00You're listening to Sydney News today, powered by the Daily News now. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Australia's parliament that middle powers like Canada and Australia must team up on defense, trade, and technology to stand against aggressive superpowers. In a rare joint session address, he stressed that working together makes nations quicker, stronger, and more secure in a world of rivalry. Sydney built on his recent Davos speech, declaring the end of the old post-World War II rules-based order. He pushed for strategic autonomy, saying countries need to feed, fuel, and defend themselves when global rules fail. This marks just the fifth time in ten years, a world leader has spoken to Australia's parliament. Carney highlighted middle powers trusted reputation, urging them to form flexible coalitions based on shared values rather than compete. Here that day, Australia joined the G7 critical minerals alliance, the biggest group of democratic reserves to block China's control in that.

1:01Vital sector, the two nations signed new packs to boost investments, supply chains, and processing. Looking ahead, Carney called for closer ties in defense, artificial intelligence, trade, and finance. Officials also inked deal linking Australian superfunds with Canadian pensions, while defense leaders eye easier troop training across borders. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play.