The simple fact is that Canada has very little leverage when it comes to dealing with the superpowers. Canada's Liberal/left/progressives are wont to convey the myth that Canada is a 'Moral Superpower' but they have no idea where to turn when talk can't forestall agression. Canada has precious little to defend itself with, should a country like Russia decide to try us on, other than intervention from the United States.  Trudeau and Freeland can posture to their heart's content but Putin knows quite well they have nothing to back their tough posing. It remains to be seen if he even attempts to mask his contempt for both of them.