Politics Briefing: Canada to look beyond White House to defend interests as Ottawa gears up for a possible second Trump presidency, Blair says

Hello, Canada will have to look beyond the Oval Office to defend its interests after the next U.S. election, says Defence Minister Bill Blair. "There's more to the United States than the White House," Blair said today during an appearance before an event held by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, referring to Congress, the judiciary and varied important institutions such as the United States Armed Forces. Relations with these groups, Blair said, are built on enduring partnerships and commitments. "I think there's a great strength in that. We cannot take that for granted." As the election showdown escalates between…