Prime Minister Mark Carney drew inspiration from the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying their fearless approach carries an important message for Canada. Speaking to reporters in Gyeongju, South Korea, after the APEC Summit, Carney praised the Blue Jays for their courage, teamwork, and determination to take chances against the reigning champions.
“You don’t need the big payroll. You don’t need to be the big American team to win the World Series,” Carney said, emphasizing that success comes from strategy, collaboration, and bold choices rather than size or spending power. The Blue Jays, chasing their first championship since 1993, have battled the Dodgers to a 3-3 tie, setting up a winner-takes-all Game 7 showdown tonight.
Carney, whose minority government is preparing to unveil a new federal budget on Tuesday focusing on economic infrastructure while trimming costs elsewhere, likened Canada’s own efforts to the Jays’ spirit of risk and resilience.
“It doesn’t always work out — sometimes you pinch hit or run and it fails — but they take risks. They’re aggressive and they’re a team,” said Carney, admitting he discreetly checked his phone during the summit to watch part of Game 6. “Our Canada is taking risks, and we are a team. We are Canada strong.”
Earlier, Carney mentioned he had apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff ad that disrupted trade talks between the two nations. But on Saturday, it was clear his attention and admiration were with the home team chasing baseball glory — and, symbolically, with the kind of bold, united approach he wants Canada to embrace.