Why Did Carney Support Trump's War on Iran?

This episode of Canada Land examines Prime Minister Mark Carney's shifting stance on the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, questioning whether Canada's foreign policy under Carney reflects a genuine 'middle power' strategy or merely economic pragmatism. Guest Kaveh Sharrouz, a human rights activist and Iran expert, reflects on the initial euphoria within the Iranian-Canadian community following early strikes on Iran, which were seen as a potential end to the regime, but now expresses growing skepticism as civilian casualties mount and the war drags on without clear regime change. Sharrouz critiques the U.S. and Israeli narrative, arguing that the war has not led to a new democratic Iran but instead risks deepening repression and despair. He also highlights the inconsistency in Canada's foreign policy—strongly condemning Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon while offering cautious support for the war on Iran—suggesting that Carney's approach prioritizes economic deals with Gulf states over moral leadership. The episode concludes with a discussion of Canada's potential role in post-war Iran through diplomacy, humanitarian efforts, and soft power, though Sharrouz acknowledges that economic survival under global instability may limit Canada’s moral influence. The episode also features a call to action for listeners to share Canada Land episodes to help grow the podcast’s audience, with the goal of doubling investigative budgets and freelance rates. A recommended episode on the 2021 wildfires in Manitoba and another on the murder of Nancy Graywell are highlighted as powerful examples of the show’s impactful journalism. Sponsor segments promote Hot Docs, Shopify, Douglas mattresses, Fizz Mobile, and other services, underscoring the podcast’s listener-supported model.