CBC: Steve Saideman, a defence expert at Carleton University who has written extensively on NATO, said Carignan “absolutely has a shot” at the committee chair’s position.
“I think that Carney probably did his homework and wouldn’t put the name forward if she didn’t have a chance,” said Saideman, who added the geopolitical timing is extraordinary.
“I also think that Canada, right now, is being highly sought after by the Europeans to be anchored in all kinds of European structures. So, I think it’s a possibility.”
There is, however, also the possibility the Trump administration could attempt to block consensus, said Saideman…