The Canadian PM is navigating his role as a diplomat and statesman—not a politician on the campaign trail, writes David Moscrop.

A meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States is not usually considered a high-stakes showdown.

Carney has taken a defiant stance against Donald Trump, vowing that Canada will never become the 51st US state, despite repeated threats from the US president. The highly anticipated meeting between the two leaders today will hopefully provide a clearer indication of what direction their relationship will take.