Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump respected Canada's sovereignty when the two leaders spoke on the phone Friday, marking a shift in the relationship — at least for now. 

"Perhaps there was a different impression before about how strong Canada really is," he said during a news conference in Montreal.

Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister nine days before triggering an election, said the call was "cordial" and "positive." While the men's paths had crossed before, it w…