Last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech that drew global attention. In response, we invited our Broadview’s Best of the Week newsletter subscribers to share their reactions and reflections. Here is a glimpse of what you had to say. These opinions are those of our readers and not necessarily shared by Broadview. The responses have also been lightly edited for clarity.

“I believe that every Canadian who watched Prime Minister Carney’s speech in Davos are so very proud, to shout from the rooftops that we are Canadian and always will be. 

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It was, and is, so great to see our country put on the map politically in such an astounding way. To witness history and hear such words of hope brought a sense of joy — that finally, finally, someone spoke out intelligently and sensibly about what is happening in our world and countries. Bullying from anyone is not good, especially from world leaders who have no sense of decency. We are Canadian and we live through no other nation. That is what makes us Canadian.”

— Bob and Lloyd Peacock, Vancouver, B.C.

“As I have been even more aware since Donald Trump’s second presidency began a year ago, a lot of social media is focused on building fear and division. 

Prime Minister Carney’s speech on the 20th counters that. He clearly stated what is currently going on and provided hopeful leadership and a way forward — not just for us, but for others around the world as well. He did all this without sugar coating the issues and without spewing out negativity. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, no government has all the answers. There will be missteps no matter who is leading. What we do need is to come together, engage in dialogue and through collaboration move toward greater justice — locally, nationally and........

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