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PAKISTAN STEPS IN AS MEDIATOR BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN — THEN TRUMP CANCELS HIS ENVOYS
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Ottawa caught between hope and anxiety over Trump's volatility
Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media
Canadian media followed the announcement and cancellation of the envoys' trip with characteristic caution. The Globe and Mail interrogated Trump's 'all the cards' framing. The National Post warned the cancellation could be read by Tehran as weakness or incoherence. CBC noted Canada's direct stake in Gulf stability — oil sector companies, a large Iranian-Canadian diaspora. Prime Minister Carney did not comment, but diplomatic sources indicated Ottawa was concerned about growing dependence on the unpredictable mood of the White House.
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