Alliance for the Future: Canada's SAFE Bet for Strategic Autonomy

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s call for an “alliance for the future” with the European Union sent a clear signal the close ties between Canada and the EU are founded on strategic autonomy,

But what does that mean on the ground? What does it mean for Canadians? And what does it mean for Ukraine?

On this episode of The Swing, Heather Bakken speaks with Lithuanian MP and Deputy Speaker Žygimantas Pavilionis and Ukrainian MP and former Deputy Prime Minister Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze about Europe’s changing security landscape, Ukraine’s future in NATO, and Canada’s role in a more resilient transatlantic alliance.

Their message is direct: the threats facing Europe are no longer confined to Europe. From Russia’s war in Ukraine to cyberattacks, influence operations and the battle for public trust, Canada’s security and prosperity are increasingly tied to what happens across the Atlantic.