CANADALAND Trump’s Plan to Dominate the Americas (Canada included)
Dec 16, 2025
In a striking conversation, Ben Rowswell, a former Canadian ambassador to Venezuela and now a consultant, delves into the U.S. military's aggressive maneuvers near Venezuela. He questions the U.S.'s claims of fighting drug trafficking while highlighting Canada's cautious stance. Rowswell warns that Trump's national security strategy could jeopardize Canadian sovereignty. He argues against military intervention, advocating for a coalition of democracies to support Venezuela's self-determination. Plus, an amusing political update with Michael Ma's floor-crossing antics adds a lighter touch.
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U.S. Military Pressure Is About Power
- The U.S. is deploying warships and nuclear submarines near Venezuela and justifies it as an anti-drug campaign.
- Ben Rowswell argues this is also about asserting U.S. dominance in the hemisphere, not just drugs.
A New Monroe Doctrine Targets Neighbours
- The Trump National Security Strategy resurrects a stronger Monroe Doctrine to enforce U.S. primacy in the Americas.
- Rowswell warns this challenges other countries' sovereignty, including Canada's.
Canada's Cautious Public Position
- Canada has publicly declined to participate in U.S. naval actions and says it 'continues to monitor' the situation.
- Rowswell reads that as quiet disagreement and reluctance to explicitly call out U.S. violations of international law.