WATCH: Canada’s Complicated Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Canada and Saudi Arabia have been allies for decades, but it's time to ask, given the Kingdom’s recent actions, whether that relationship is really worth it.

Canada and Saudi Arabia have maintained diplomatic and economic ties for decades, but recent developments have reignited debate over the future of that relationship. In this episode, we examine how the Kingdom’s evolving foreign policy and domestic actions are reshaping Canada’s strategic interests in the region.

We explore the economic, political, and geopolitical factors at play, asking whether the benefits of the partnership still outweigh the costs. As global alliances shift, should Canada rethink its relationship with one of the Middle East’s most influential powers?