Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he resigns after nine-year run [Update @post#29]

[Cricket Warrior]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to step down once the Liberal Party has chosen a successor, bringing his time leading the country to a tumultuous end.

Trudeau, who became Liberal leader in 2013 and prime minister in the fall of 2015, announced his long-awaited decision outside his official residence, Rideau Cottage, on Monday morning.

Trudeau also said he asked Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until March 24, and she granted the request.

The father of three said he told his children that he intended to leave the country's top job over dinner Sunday night.

"This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it's become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election," he told reporters.

Trudeau's decision will set off a competitive leadership race to replace him and find a contender to take on the Liberals' key rival, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, in the next federal election.

Trudeau said he's already asked the Liberal Party president to begin a "robust" and "nationwide" process to find the next leader.

"The Liberal Party of Canada is an important institution in the history of our great country and democracy. A new prime minister and leader of the Liberal party will carry its values and ideals into the next election," he said.

"I'm excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead."

Trudeau has been under mounting pressure to resign amid sinking public opinion polling, including from his own caucus.

At least two dozen individual MPs and several regional caucuses — including Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario — have called for him to step down since before the holiday break.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-news-conference-1.7423680

 

[sweep_shot]

I have voted for Justin Trudeau 3 times (2015, 2019, and 2023).

He was good for visible minorities but some of his policies have hurt Canadians including minorities. For examples:

1) He was a climate change nutcase. He introduced an unnecessary tax called "carbon tax" which increased costs for everyone. My expenses increased due to his silly carbon tax.

2) He was very weak when it came to law and order. He introduced a "catch and release" program which meant criminals were often released after they were apprehended. Criminals took advantage of it and crimes increased a lot under his leadership.

3) He was a woke nutcase. He took gender ideologies to an extreme level.

4) Finally, he ruined Canadian economy. Overspending was a key theme.

He was a drama teacher who became a politician. His inexperience has hurt Canada.

 

[Local.Dada]

Next target: Economic professor from Bangladesh . Good job RAW

 

[JaDed]

Easily the worst PM of Canada in my lifetime.

Canada is actually super rich on resources, the guy caused issues to oil provinces immensely, he was a nightmare for blue collard workforce that are the backbone.

The guy was so privileged wherever he went , he assumed he could just fix things by sweet talking or avoiding the question.

Has created a nightmare immigration system, purposefully which has brought issues to people coming in and to people that are already citizens, the fallout of his decisions will be there to see for a long time.

Hopefully Canada can heal and actually get back to working now, they have so many resources and potential, government should stay out for a while from business and economy.

Canada can actually join EU , there was an article on a while back and it makes more sense.

 

[Devadwal]

Great news . He was a terrorist sympathiser.

 

[sweep_shot]

Next target: Economic professor from Bangladesh . Good job RAW

It has nothing to do with RAW. RAW cannot do much in western countries.

It had to do with his policies. His policies impacted both white Canadians and minorities.

He has been in power for around 10 years. So, people just want a change I guess.

 

[sweep_shot]

Next target: Economic professor from Bangladesh . Good job RAW

LOL. Your agent Hasina is unlikely to return. If she returns, she may get arrested or even get hanged.

Yunus is now close to 85 years old. He is bound to leave soon.

You overestimate RAW a bit too much.

 

[FearlessRoar]

In my opinion Justin Trudeau significantly accelerated immigration which in the name of diversity brought instability to Canada. And if someone smart enough understands my hint they’ll get it. I hope sense will prevail now.

 

[JaDed]

In my opinion Justin Trudeau significantly accelerated immigration which in the name of diversity brought instability to Canada. And if someone smart enough understands my hint they’ll get it. I hope sense will prevail now.

If you think that was the only issue then your mistaken, you are letting your anti-Indian bias cloud your rationalism he created 100 issues immigration was only one of them.

 

[FearlessRoar]

If you think that was the only issue then your mistaken, you are letting your anti-Indian bias cloud your rationalism he created 100 issues immigration was only one of them.

Quite intelligent. I didn’t even mention India but yes I feel Canada’s main issue is excessively accepting immigration which has led to discomfort for those already settled both culturally and economically.

 

[JaDed]

Quite intelligent. I didn’t even mention India but yes I feel Canada’s main issue is excessively accepting immigration which has led to discomfort for those already settled both culturally and economically.

It’s upto you maybe you have an anti-Indian agenda or not , I don't know I would like to say though to broaden your horizons, even without immigration, Canadian economy would had stagnated under Trudeau.

 

[FearlessRoar]

It’s upto you maybe you have an anti-Indian agenda or not , I don't know I would like to say though to broaden your horizons, even without immigration, Canadian economy would had stagnated under Trudeau.

If I’m blaming his immigration policy how can it be called an agenda? It’s a fact. If you have a counter feel free to present it.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Great news . He was a terrorist sympathiser.

Agree. The way he was Poodling up to the Israeli extremists was shocking in itself. The man had no self respect left .

 

[FearlessRoar]

Great news . He was a terrorist sympathiser.

Country fellow sympathizer.

 

[JaDed]

If I’m blaming his immigration policy how can it be called an agenda? It’s a fact. If you have a counter feel free to present it.

How will I have a counter to a hyperbole?

 

[JaDed]

Agree. The way he was Poodling up to the Israeli extremists was shocking in itself. The man had no self respect left .

Actually true on that as well.

 

[kingusama92]

One of his biggest mistakes was the number of people coming into the country (international students/immigrants).

Not because it was the most damaging but because it was the most visible change in society. He ruined his chances of winning again once this happened and gave the opposition a lot to work with.

I think a lot of things are put on his shoulders that aren't solely his responsibility. A lot of these issues are also at the provincial level where the conservatives are already present and doing a terrible job (i.e. Ford in Ontario). This assumption that PP will come in and do a good job will get blown to pieces soon enough but there's no other option available for Canadians to choose.

A new Liberal leader won't have enough time to make inroads. They will have to look beyond this election and focus on the next one. It's kind of like Kamala in the US.

 

[sweep_shot]

One of his biggest mistakes was the number of people coming into the country (international students/immigrants).

Not because it was the most damaging but because it was the most visible change in society. He ruined his chances of winning again once this happened and gave the opposition a lot to work with.

I think a lot of things are put on his shoulders that aren't solely his responsibility. A lot of these issues are also at the provincial level where the conservatives are already present and doing a terrible job (i.e. Ford in Ontario). This assumption that PP will come in and do a good job will get blown to pieces soon enough but there's no other option available for Canadians to choose.

A new Liberal leader won't have enough time to make inroads. They will have to look beyond this election and focus on the next one. It's kind of like Kamala in the US.

Yes. He made many blunders and that was definitely one of the blunders.

It is funny some Indians are thinking RAW had something to do with this. The truth is Trudeau is unpopular with many different groups for different reasons. He was widely expected to lose next election anyway.

RAW doesn't have that much clout in Canada. Indians are relatively small in number here (3-million out of 40-million; out of those 3-million, many are Khalistan supporters).

 

[JaDed]

One of his biggest mistakes was the number of people coming into the country (international students/immigrants).

Not because it was the most damaging but because it was the most visible change in society. He ruined his chances of winning again once this happened and gave the opposition a lot to work with.

I think a lot of things are put on his shoulders that aren't solely his responsibility. A lot of these issues are also at the provincial level where the conservatives are already present and doing a terrible job (i.e. Ford in Ontario). This assumption that PP will come in and do a good job will get blown to pieces soon enough but there's no other option available for Canadians to choose.

A new Liberal leader won't have enough time to make inroads. They will have to look beyond this election and focus on the next one. It's kind of like Kamala in the US.

He acts morally superior, he alienated blue collared people and their values.
Entire trucking community hates him.
His failure on gas pipelines are other issue.
I can keep going, sorry to say Liberal social policies are ridiculous esp if they don’t know how to create business.

His most passionate supporters just have one solution tax the rich, Canada doesn’t even have the ultra rich.

 

[Vikram1989]

Guy behaved like a desi politician than a developed western country leader

 

[Mockingbird]

He acts morally superior, he alienated blue collared people and their values.
Entire trucking community hates him.
His failure on gas pipelines are other issue.
I can keep going, sorry to say Liberal social policies are ridiculous esp if they don’t know how to create business.

His most passionate supporters just have one solution tax the rich, Canada doesn’t even have the ultra rich.

Exactly, I visit Calgary often (some of my clients are the Canadian oil companies) & the people there absolutely hated Trudeau from the bottom of their heart for effing up the oil & gas industry. Trudeau was a typical liberal - all bluster & no work. His biggest achievement so far (and he was quick in claiming credit for it) was apparently was the USMCA trade deal with Trump, which Trump himself is now ready to dump at the first instance. Trump calling him the Governor of the 51st state of US (which is spiritually true) & Trudeau responding to it meekly was probably the last straw. This is what you get when you don’t have a military force and rely on others all the time.

 

[Varun]

Guy behaved like a desi politician than a developed western country leader

The Rahul Gandhi of Canada.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run

Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader.

Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

"This country deserves a real choice in the next election and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election," he said during a press conference Monday.

Trudeau's personal unpopularity with Canadians had become an increasing drag on his party's fortunes in advance of federal elections later this year.

"Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm sharing with you today," he told the news conference in Ottawa.

"I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process," he said.

The president of the Liberal Party, Sachit Mehra, said a meeting of the party's board of directors would be held this week to begin the process of selecting a new leader.

In a statement, he added: "Liberals across the country are immensely grateful to Justin Trudeau for more than a decade of leadership to our Party and the country."

"As Prime Minister, his vision delivered transformational progress for Canadians," he said, citing programmes his government has implemented like the Canada Child Benefit and the establishment of dental care and pharmacare coverage for some medication.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said "nothing has changed" following Trudeau's resignation.

"Every Liberal MP and Leadership contender supported EVERYTHING Trudeau did for 9 years, and now they want to trick voters by swapping in another Liberal face to keep ripping off Canadians for another 4 years, just like Justin," Poilievre wrote on X.

Trudeau, 53, had faced growing calls to quit from inside his Liberal Party, which ramped up in December when deputy prime minister and long-time ally Chrystia Freeland abruptly resigned.

In a public resignation letter, Freeland cited US President-elect Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian goods, and accused Trudeau of not doing enough to address the "grave challenge" posed by Trump's proposals.

Trump has promised to impose a tax of 25% on imported Canadian goods - which economists have warned would significantly hurt Canada's economy - unless the country takes steps to increase security on its shared border.

Trudeau said Monday that he had hoped Freeland would have continued as deputy prime minister, "but she chose otherwise".

Canada has since announced that it will implement sweeping new security measures along the country's US border in response to the threat.

In an online post, Trump claimed that pressure over tariffs led to Trudeau's resignation and repeated his jibe that Canada should become "the 51st State".

"If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them," he wrote.

Since 2019, the Liberal Party has governed as a minority party.

Following Freeland's resignation, Trudeau lost the backing of parties that had previously helped keep the Liberals in power - the left-leaning New Democrats, who had a support agreement with the Liberals, and the Quebec nationalist party, Bloc Quebecois.

The largest opposition party, the Conservatives, have maintained a significant two-digit lead over the Liberals in polls for months - suggesting that if a general election were held today, the Liberals could be in for a significant defeat.

Liberals will now choose a new leader to take the party into the next election, which must be held on or before 20 October.

A senior government official told the BBC that the race is an open contest, and that the Prime Minister's Office will fully stay out of the process, leaving it to Liberal Party members to decide their future.

Speaking to reporters, the Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-François Blanchet suggested that an early election be called once the Liberals choose their new leader.

End of the Trudeau era

Trudeau is the son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who dominated the country's politics in the 1970s and '80s.

The younger Trudeau became prime minister after the Liberal Party won a sweeping majority in 2015 amid a promise to usher in a new, progressive era of "Sunny Ways".

His record includes a commitment to gender equality in his cabinet, which continues to be 50% women; progress on reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada; bringing in a national carbon tax; implementing a tax-free child benefit for families; and legalising recreational cannabis.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak praised Trudeau's track record on indigenous issues following his resignation, saying in a statement that he "has taken meaningful steps to address issues that matter to First Nations".

"While much work remains, these actions have laid a foundation for future governments to build upon."

Clouds began to hang over Trudeau's government in recent years, which weathered a series of often self-inflicted scandals, including a controversy over a deal with a Canadian firm facing corruption charges and photos that emerged of the prime minister wearing brownface makeup.

Vaccine mandates and other restrictions were also met with fierce backlash by some Canadians, leading to the Freedom Convoy truck protests in early 2022. Trudeau eventually used unprecedented emergency powers to remove the protesters.

As Canada began to emerge from the pandemic, housing and food prices skyrocketed, and his government pulled back on ambitious immigration targets as public services began to show strain.

By late 2024, Trudeau's approval rating was at its lowest - just 22% of Canadians saying they thought he was doing a good job, according to one polling tracker.

In Ottawa, a small group of protestors danced outside Parliament Hill in celebration of his resignation.

One passer-by, however, said he thinks things were fine under Trudeau's watch.

"I'm a carpenter," Hames Gamarra, who is from British Columbia, told the BBC. "I mind my own business, I get my wages, I pay the bills. It's been OK."

Another Canadian, Marise Cassivi, said it feels like the end of an era. Asked if she feels any hints of sadness, she replied: "No."

"It's the right thing."

BBC

 

[Slim]

I have voted for Justin Trudeau 3 times (2015, 2019, and 2023).

He was good for visible minorities but some of his policies have hurt Canadians including minorities. For examples:

1) He was a climate change nutcase. He introduced an unnecessary tax called "carbon tax" which increased costs for everyone. My expenses increased due to his silly carbon tax.

2) He was very weak when it came to law and order. He introduced a "catch and release" program which meant criminals were often released after they were apprehended. Criminals took advantage of it and crimes increased a lot under his leadership.

3) He was a woke nutcase. He took gender ideologies to an extreme level.

4) Finally, he ruined Canadian economy. Overspending was a key theme.

He was a drama teacher who became a politician. His inexperience has hurt Canada.

I was fan of Justin, during his first term everyone saw his govt and his cabinet as an example for the world.

Justin, definitely did a few right things but he was incompetent unfortunately and too soft for the changing climate of canada. Also having a buffoon like Freeland as his finance minister and clown like Fraser as the immig minister was a recipe for disaster.

Its sad that his legacy would be ruining the immigration narrative in Canada. A country which was pro immigration turned extremely anti immigrant by his terrible free for all mass immigration policies. Nothing gained and everything lost.

Its even worse that the goy from prariries, PP, the snake will be in power. I wish Harper came back instead, at least he was competent.

 

[Slim]

Guy behaved like a desi politician than a developed western country leader

The Rahul Gandhi of Canada.

Hindutvadis can stop cribbing about Justin as i know how much painful it was for you lot to see him as the PM.

Your leaders are not worth the dirt of his shoes lol

You literally have a terrorist as a prime minister for crying out loud. Butcher of Gujarat.

 

[Varun]

Hindutvadis can stop cribbing about Justin as i know how much painful it was for you lot to see him as the PM.

Your leaders are not worth the dirt of his shoes lol

You literally have a terrorist as a prime minister for crying out loud. Butcher of Gujarat.

I couldn't care less about Indian or Canadian leaders tbh.

 

[Slim]

He acts morally superior, he alienated blue collared people and their values.
Entire trucking community hates him.
His failure on gas pipelines are other issue.
I can keep going, sorry to say Liberal social policies are ridiculous esp if they don’t know how to create business.

His most passionate supporters just have one solution tax the rich, Canada doesn’t even have the ultra rich.

Good analysis.

And this is the problem not just with liberals in Canada but across in USA too.

Liberals think they know better than the people who elect them. They try to dictate gender identities, wage foreign wars, pick on niche topics and lose touch with the ground.

Thats why far right is succeeding anywhere.

 

[Slim]

One of his biggest mistakes was the number of people coming into the country (international students/immigrants).

Not because it was the most damaging but because it was the most visible change in society. He ruined his chances of winning again once this happened and gave the opposition a lot to work with.

I think a lot of things are put on his shoulders that aren't solely his responsibility. A lot of these issues are also at the provincial level where the conservatives are already present and doing a terrible job (i.e. Ford in Ontario). This assumption that PP will come in and do a good job will get blown to pieces soon enough but there's no other option available for Canadians to choose.

A new Liberal leader won't have enough time to make inroads. They will have to look beyond this election and focus on the next one. It's kind of like Kamala in the US.

Lets be honest - the main issue was the economic policy.

A policy with no foresight, a country with one of the biggest fossil resources becoming the flag bearer of carbon tax lol

The international student which is a canadian polite codeword for indian students was a tarka on top to destroy the social fabric of canada.

High trust society cannot sustain high levels of third world immigration.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run​

Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader.

Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

"This country deserves a real choice in the next election and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election," he said during a press conference Monday.

Trudeau's personal unpopularity with Canadians had become an increasing drag on his party's fortunes in advance of federal elections later this year.

"Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm sharing with you today," he told the news conference in Ottawa.

"I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process," he said.

The president of the Liberal Party, Sachit Mehra, said a meeting of the party's board of directors would be held this week to begin the process of selecting a new leader.

Who might replace Trudeau as Liberal Party leader?

Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now

What happens next for Canada?

In a statement, he added: "Liberals across the country are immensely grateful to Justin Trudeau for more than a decade of leadership to our Party and the country."

"As Prime Minister, his vision delivered transformational progress for Canadians," he said, citing programmes his government has implemented like the Canada Child Benefit and the establishment of dental care and pharmacare coverage for some medication.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said "nothing has changed" following Trudeau's resignation.

"Every Liberal MP and Leadership contender supported EVERYTHING Trudeau did for 9 years, and now they want to trick voters by swapping in another Liberal face to keep ripping off Canadians for another 4 years, just like Justin," Poilievre wrote on X.

Trudeau, 53, had faced growing calls to quit from inside his Liberal Party, which ramped up in December when deputy prime minister and long-time ally Chrystia Freeland abruptly resigned.

In a public resignation letter, Freeland cited US President-elect Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian goods, and accused Trudeau of not doing enough to address the "grave challenge" posed by Trump's proposals.

Trump has promised to impose a tax of 25% on imported Canadian goods - which economists have warned would significantly hurt Canada's economy - unless the country takes steps to increase security on its shared border.

Source: BBC

 

[daytrader]

Good move by the Liberals. Trudeau was becoming a liability so he had to be scapegoated. With his resignation hopefully the elections balance out and the Liberals come out on top

 

[sweep_shot]

Good move by the Liberals. Trudeau was becoming a liability so he had to be scapegoated. With his resignation hopefully the elections balance out and the Liberals come out on top

I think Liberals are losing this one even if Trudeau is gone.

Canada has seen 10 years of liberal leadership and I guess people want a change now (just like they wanted a change in 2015).

 

[Bhaijaan]

Of all the global political leaders i have ever followed, no one has embarrassed himself nearly as much nationally and worse internationally as has Justin Trudeau. He’s embarrassed and humiliated himself and Canada as a nation and through his terrible foreign policy he’s broken bridges with some of the biggest economies in the world while at the same time has put Canada’s historic western bloc allies in awkward situations to show fake solidarity with his broken foreign policy.

America which has for decades been seen as the Godfather of Canada, an inseparable all weather ally and big brother, whom the Canadians could blindly rely on for decades, even they were forced to show Justin the middle finger and humiliate Canadian nation when President Trump openly mocked Canada to become America’s 51st state. Jokes aside, even Trump cannot post such content against any self respect sovereign power in the world. The fact is that countries like Canada, UK are so broken to the core and have over the years made themselves so dependent on US that they have lost all respect.

A failed leader.
A national shame.

An absolute criminal and if he’s not put behind bars for destroying his country and it’s foreign relations, i will be surprised

 

[Champ_Pal]

Justinder said he is a fighter and he is resigning.
He also said he is resigning in the best interest of his country and his party. Which means he himself is agreeing that he is a failure.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit back at Donald Trump's threat to use "economic force" to absorb Canada into the US saying there isn't "a snowball's chance in hell" to join the two.

President-elect Trump has in recent weeks repeatedly needled Canada about it becoming the 51st US state.

"You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like, and it would also be much better for national security," Trump said at a press conference at his Florida Mar-a Lago home on Tuesday.

"Canada and the United States, that would really be something."

Trump reiterated his threat to bring in a "substantial" tariff on Canadian goods unless the country took steps to increase security on the shared US border.

The ongoing tariff threat comes at a politically challenging time for Canada.

On Monday, an embattled Trudeau announced he was resigning, though he will stay on as prime minister until the governing Liberals elect a new leader, expected sometime by late March.

Canada's parliament has been prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March to allow time for the leadership race.

Economists warn that if Trump follows through on imposing the tariffs after he is inaugurated on 20 January, it would significantly hurt Canada's economy.

Almost C$3.6bn ($2.5bn) worth of goods and services crossed the border daily in 2023, according to Canadian government figures.

The Trudeau government has said it is considering imposing counter-tariffs if Trump follows through on the threat.

The prime minister also said on X on Tuesday that: "Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other's biggest trading and security partner."

During his lengthy Mar-a-Lago press conference, Trump reiterated his concerns he has expressed about drugs crossing the borders of Mexico and Canada into the US.

Like Canada, Mexico faces a 25% tariff threat.

The amount of fentanyl seized at the US-Canada border is significantly lower than at the southern border, according to US data.

Canada has promised to implement a set of sweeping new security measures along the border, including strengthened surveillance and adding a joint "strike force" to target transnational organised crime.

Trump said on Tuesday he was not considering using military force to make Canada part of the United States, but raised concerns about its neighbour's military spending.

"They have a very small military. They rely on our military. It's all fine, but, you know, they got to pay for that. It's very unfair," he said.

Canada has been under pressure to increase its military spending as it continues to fall short of the target set out for Nato members.

Its defence budget currently stands at C$27bn ($19.8bn, £15.5bn), though the Trudeau government has promised that it will boost spending to almost C$50bn by 2030.

British Columbia Premier David Eby told a news conference on Tuesday that a number of Canadian provincial premiers will soon be travelling to Washington DC to lobby against the possible tariffs.

On Monday, Doug Ford, the leader of Canada's most populous province Ontario, said Trudeau must spend his remaining weeks in office working with the provinces to address Trump's threat.

"The premiers are leading the country right now," he told BBC News in an interview.

Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US

The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north.

www.bbc.com

 

[daytrader]

Of all the global political leaders i have ever followed, no one has embarrassed himself nearly as much nationally and worse internationally as has Justin Trudeau. He’s embarrassed and humiliated himself and Canada as a nation and through his terrible foreign policy he’s broken bridges with some of the biggest economies in the world while at the same time has put Canada’s historic western bloc allies in awkward situations to show fake solidarity with his broken foreign policy.

America which has for decades been seen as the Godfather of Canada, an inseparable all weather ally and big brother, whom the Canadians could blindly rely on for decades, even they were forced to show Justin the middle finger and humiliate Canadian nation when President Trump openly mocked Canada to become America’s 51st state. Jokes aside, even Trump cannot post such content against any self respect sovereign power in the world. The fact is that countries like Canada, UK are so broken to the core and have over the years made themselves so dependent on US that they have lost all respect.

A failed leader.
A national shame.

An absolute criminal and if he’s not put behind bars for destroying his country and it’s foreign relations, i will be surprised

Dream on if you think he'll be put behind bars for calling out India on assassinating Hardeep Singh Nijjar. A lot was wrong with Justin but you're only hurt over this. And if the bridge has been broken, why does India remain as the leading source of newcomers to Canada?

 

[Savak]

9 years is a long time for one individual as a leader. The Liberals should have requested him to step aside and make way for a new leader a few years ago. Back in 2015 everyone was excited when he came similar to how it was in the US when Obama got elected in 2008 but now everyone cannot wait for his exit. Incumbency factor is very cruel in politics.

 

[Champ_Pal]

9 years is a long time for one individual as a leader. The Liberals should have requested him to step aside and make way for a new leader a few years ago. Back in 2015 everyone was excited when he came similar to how it was in the US when Obama got elected in 2008 but now everyone cannot wait for his exit. Incumbency factor is very cruel in politics.

I have seen videos on Youtube where random Canadian citizens are abusing Trudeau on his face and all he is saying is - Thank you and have a wonderful day.

He must be super unpopular among Canadians clearly. His party has seen it and if they want to have a hair follicle chance of winning next elections, they need a new face. Someone who is not far left and super woke.

 

[sweep_shot]

9 years is a long time for one individual as a leader. The Liberals should have requested him to step aside and make way for a new leader a few years ago. Back in 2015 everyone was excited when he came similar to how it was in the US when Obama got elected in 2008 but now everyone cannot wait for his exit. Incumbency factor is very cruel in politics.

Yes.

It is difficult for any leader to remain popular after 10 years.

For example, Harper lost in 2015 after being in power for almost 10 years (same situation as Trudeau is in right now).

Trudeau did okay during his initial years but lost the plot after COVID. I think coalition with NDP hurt him; NDP is practically a far-left party.

Biggest reason why Trudeau is unpopular is due to economy. Canada's economy tanked under him.

 

[JaDed]

Yes.

It is difficult for any leader to remain popular after 10 years.

For example, Harper lost in 2015 after being in power for almost 10 years (same situation as Trudeau is in right now).

Trudeau did okay during his initial years but lost the plot after COVID. I think coalition with NDP hurt him; NDP is practically a far-left party.

Biggest reason why Trudeau is unpopular is due to economy. Canada's economy tanked under him.

Difference is Harper lost an election, Trudea lost within his party.

 

[Savak]

Yes.

It is difficult for any leader to remain popular after 10 years.

For example, Harper lost in 2015 after being in power for almost 10 years (same situation as Trudeau is in right now).

Trudeau did okay during his initial years but lost the plot after COVID. I think coalition with NDP hurt him; NDP is practically a far-left party.

Biggest reason why Trudeau is unpopular is due to economy. Canada's economy tanked under him.

I would say the relaxations allowed to foreign students, international students and Indians in Canada where they have taken over all the odd jobs in Canada, the rental market where it is becoming very difficult for even local canadians to get odd jobs and finding a place to rent has driven anti immigration sentiment up. Plus Trudeau has had his fair share of personal scandals i.e. divorce, charity scandals. People are no longer charmed by him.

 

[JaDed]

Has anyone actually met the liberal and NDP leaders? They come often to GTA the bigshots like Jagmeet, see how they charm and mostly focus on women, just observe their body language when not on camera.
Imm surprised no scandals have come out if it was conservative leaders doing what Ndp Liberals do , they would had been ripped out by the same women.

Irrespective everyone has biases- Churches and business with conservatives, Women and leftists with Liberals

 

[The Bald Eagle]

‘Ready for forceful but reasonable response against Donald Trump’s tariff’, says Canada PM Justin Trudeau​

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada's response will be “forceful but reasonable” if US decide to impose 25 per cent tariffs as threatened by President Donald Trump, The Globe and Mail reported.

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on its neighbour Canada and Mexico as early as Saturday.

What did Trudeau say?
"If the president does choose to implement any tariffs against Canada, we're ready with a response -- a purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate response," Trudeau told reporters before a meeting with his advisory council on Canada-US relations on Friday, The Globe and Mail reported.

Meanwhile, Trump on Thursday reiterated his threats saying that the tarrifs are coming and that he had yet to decide whether Canadian oil would be covered in those tariffs.

Trump has once again emphasized his intention to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, claiming that both countries have failed to adequately address illegal migration across the U.S. border and the flow of fentanyl. He also threatened a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, citing similar concerns about the drug.

"The February 1st deadline that President Trump put into place at a statement several weeks ago continues," White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters Friday, AFP reported.

Also Read: Donald Trump reiterates tariff plans on Canada, Mexico and China on February 1, rejects delay, says ‘not right now’

Trudeau mentioned that along with Canada, the tariffs would also damage US economy and undermine the collective security of two nations.

Trudeau added that Canada would keep making its case that trade with Canada is good for the long-term prosperity and security of the United States, noting Canada's steel and aluminum, critical minerals and clean energy, as well as its "stable democratic institutions, shared values and the best workers in the world.", The Globe and Mail reported.

Source: LiveMint

 

[deltexas]

Trudeau is on his last legs. Good that Trump is playing tough Trumpball with Trudeau. For far too long, the US has been used as a cash cow by its allies.

 

[psyoptica]

Trudeau is on his last legs. Good that Trump is playing tough Trumpball with Trudeau. For far too long, the US has been used as a cash cow by its allies.

Trudeau is no longer relavant in Canadian politics. There is a big vaccum in the political leadership right now and Trump is taking advantage of Canada's weak position. Trump is doing what Trump was always going to do. He's a right wing lunatic maglomaniac who will stop at nothing to assert his dominance globally undermining allies and destabilizing international relations to serve his own interests. He's right now using fentanyl and illegal migration as an excuse to override the USMCA trade agreement and push Canadian economy into a tailspin. This is blatantly attacking Canadian sovereignty and bullying them into submission. Canada has long enjoyed the stable trade partnership with the US but this overreliance on US is now hurting them badly. It's very uncertain as to how Canada will deal with this right now but this move from Trump has forever changed how Canada will deal with the US in the future.
Trump is only getting warmed up. America is soon to become a totalitarian society run by tech bros. Just wait and watch.

 

[deltexas]

Trudeau is no longer relavant in Canadian politics. There is a big vaccum in the political leadership right now and Trump is taking advantage of Canada's weak position. Trump is doing what Trump was always going to do. He's a right wing lunatic maglomaniac who will stop at nothing to assert his dominance globally undermining allies and destabilizing international relations to serve his own interests. He's right now using fentanyl and illegal migration as an excuse to override the USMCA trade agreement and push Canadian economy into a tailspin. This is blatantly attacking Canadian sovereignty and bullying them into submission. Canada has long enjoyed the stable trade partnership with the US but this overreliance on US is now hurting them badly. It's very uncertain as to how Canada will deal with this right now but this move from Trump has forever changed how Canada will deal with the US in the future.
Trump is only getting warmed up. America is soon to become a totalitarian society run by tech bros. Just wait and watch.

Trump is doing whats best for US and thats how it should be. US first for any American president. The only US president in a loooooong time to have never started a war and is anti war and believes loss of precious human life in wars is ridiculous. That itself overrides any of his negatives. 1st republican to openly bash Bush for the Iraq war. 1st US prez to openly unfair Chinese trade policies in a long time. And atleast taking a stand on the ridiculous border illegals pouring in

Countries have to realize they cant take US help for granted. And Trump is making sure of that. Will be good to see how Trudeau responds. He needs to be put out of his comfort zone .

 

[Champ_Pal]

Trudeau is on his last legs. Good that Trump is playing tough Trumpball with Trudeau. For far too long, the US has been used as a cash cow by its allies.

Trudeau got embarrassed by his own party people. He is history now. Trump is not going to go easy on that beta Trudeau.

 

[psyoptica]

Trump is doing whats best for US and thats how it should be. US first for any American president. The only US president in a loooooong time to have never started a war and is anti war and believes loss of precious human life in wars is ridiculous. That itself overrides any of his negatives. 1st republican to openly bash Bush for the Iraq war. 1st US prez to openly unfair Chinese trade policies in a long time. And atleast taking a stand on the ridiculous border illegals pouring in

Countries have to realize they cant take US help for granted. And Trump is making sure of that. Will be good to see how Trudeau responds. He needs to be put out of his comfort zone .

Your thinking is very naive if you think Trump is going to make America great for normal citizens. I used to to think like you and liked Trump for his fierce attitude toward taking in the establishment until I learned what a big power hungry narcissist he his who doesn’t really care about ordinary American citizens.
Trump represents the ugly side of corporate America, serving only to consolidate power within a small elite and push the country toward becoming an oligarchy. Americans bought into his BS will now pay the price.

 

[psyoptica]

Trudeau got embarrassed by his own party people. He is history now. Trump is not going to go easy on that beta Trudeau.

Funny seeing Indian Americans talk about Canadian politics having no clue about it.

 

[deltexas]

Your thinking is very naive if you think Trump is going to make America great for normal citizens. I used to to think like you and liked Trump for his fierce attitude toward taking in the establishment until I learned what a big power hungry narcissist he his who doesn’t really care about ordinary American citizens.
Trump represents the ugly side of corporate America, serving only to consolidate power within a small elite and push the country toward becoming an oligarchy. Americans bought into his BS will now pay the price.

As if Dems and Biden will make it great for Americans. Get real. Probably the US needed a narcissistic defiant type of guy as a prez. Do you think Biden or Harris really care about ordinary citizens ? They dont even care for their minority core group. There is no oligarchy . Its only peddled by doomsayers like you who have drunk the Democrat cool aid too much. Millions pouring illegally ? And the US gov gives them funds when they are here ? Free abuse of the hospital ER system. Unlimited blank checks to Ukraine . Loss of young army soldiers in endless wars that Trump wants to stop. If it takes a narcissistic guy to do basic common sense stuff stuff then so be it and it also shows how bad the Dem politicians are.

 

[deltexas]

Funny seeing Indian Americans talk about Canadian politics having no clue about it.

Didnt know you have to be a Canadian to talk about Canadian politics. Why do pak posters residing in the UK or US talk about Pak Ind Gaza etc then ?? This is an open discussion forum for all. I guess its funny you assume that

 

[Bhaijaan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876891493014569426

 

[Bhaijaan]

Justin Trudeau is such a girl for actually responding to Trump trolled him about Canada becoming 51st state of America. Cute resistance

 

[psyoptica]

Didnt know you have to be a Canadian to talk about Canadian politics. Why do pak posters residing in the UK or US talk about Pak Ind Gaza etc then ?? This is an open discussion forum for all. I guess its funny you assume that

Fair enough.

 

[kingusama92]

Trudeau gave a great speech tonight.

Canadians have sacrificed their lives for American causes and been there for all US emergencies as allies. This type of response is a disgrace from Trump and the fentanyl excuse is embarrassing.

It's also a good lesson for Canada to diversify and the "don't put all of your eggs in one basket" saying remains true in geopolitics. I think Canadians will learn their lesson and never trust the Americans as they have before. This is especially true if it's a prolonged tariff.

 

[psyoptica]

As if Dems and Biden will make it great for Americans. Get real. Probably the US needed a narcissistic defiant type of guy as a prez. Do you think Biden or Harris really care about ordinary citizens ? They dont even care for their minority core group. There is no oligarchy . Its only peddled by doomsayers like you who have drunk the Democrat cool aid too much. Millions pouring illegally ? And the US gov gives them funds when they are here ? Free abuse of the hospital ER system. Unlimited blank checks to Ukraine . Loss of young army soldiers in endless wars that Trump wants to stop. If it takes a narcissistic guy to do basic common sense stuff stuff then so be it and it also shows how bad the Dem politicians are.

You sound like those typical maga diehard who fall for trump's BS and think he's going to save USA. I'm right leaning but I can't support trump and his cronies. What Trump is doing is trying to appease his followers by making drastic but dumb decisions without considering the long term consequences. His voter base is too stupid to see the damage he's causing.

Biden administration was one of the worst of not the worst but what makes you think Trump did any better in his first term? His dysfunctional tenure really did not achieve much of note. His only major achievement up to the midterms was a tax cut which had the benefit of cutting corporation tax (which I always support) and brought $460 billion back to the US after two quarters. However, the cut to the top marginal income tax rate was pointless. He wasted DOJ resources on suing to block the AT&T-Time Warner merger unsuccessfully, just because he didn't like Jeff Zucker. His border policy was marked by unhinged schemes like using heat lasers on migrants that officials like Kirstjen Nielsen had to talk him out of, and here too by his own hardline views not enough was done. Otherwise, why would his 2024 platform be proposing mass deportations and other extreme positions that he noticeably failed to do in his first term?
Trump is a con man and US will be in a much worse position they are now by the end of his term if there is an America left at that point.

 

[psyoptica]

@deltexas can you shed some light on how the 25% tariff on Canada a good thing for the US and what purpose does it actually serve?

 

[deltexas]

You sound like those typical maga diehard who fall for trump's BS and think he's going to save USA. I'm right leaning but I can't support trump and his cronies. What Trump is doing is trying to appease his followers by making drastic but dumb decisions without considering the long term consequences. His voter base is too stupid to see the damage he's causing.

Biden administration was one of the worst of not the worst but what makes you think Trump did any better in his first term? His dysfunctional tenure really did not achieve much of note. His only major achievement up to the midterms was a tax cut which had the benefit of cutting corporation tax (which I always support) and brought $460 billion back to the US after two quarters. However, the cut to the top marginal income tax rate was pointless. He wasted DOJ resources on suing to block the AT&T-Time Warner merger unsuccessfully, just because he didn't like Jeff Zucker. His border policy was marked by unhinged schemes like using heat lasers on migrants that officials like Kirstjen Nielsen had to talk him out of, and here too by his own hardline views not enough was done. Otherwise, why would his 2024 platform be proposing mass deportations and other extreme positions that he noticeably failed to do in his first term?
Trump is a con man and US will be in a much worse position they are now by the end of his term if there is an America left at that point.

That is what people don't realize. Just because you vote for trump or support trump- you are not a die hard maga type. A false analogy that channels like cnn msnbc etc fail to realize. Nobody said trump is perfect. His voters realize he is very imperfect but are willing to let that pass as he has done stuff and will do stiff that mainstream politicians both dems and reps will never do.

China - the biggest trump policy. Other politicians talk about Russia Russia being tge main threat but the biggest threat is China. Huge trade imbalance. No checks on copyright infringements in China. Trump is the 1st president to openly go against china. Imposing tariffs. Warning of tge dangers that China poses. And now it even forced and moved dems to be against China incl biden as well.

Endless wars- trump wants to end these mindless never ending wars. Every US president has been trigger happy to start a war .

Border - he put the discussion on the maps unlike the dems who support this illegal immigration. Trump was new in his first term but will be more effective this term and he has already started clamping down with deportations , laken riley act, trying to end birthright citizenship abuse etc etc.

- Ukraine - hope he stops endless free candy funding to Ukraine and nato and others. Ukraine war should never have started at all under bidens watch. Sometimes the world doesn't want to mess with a crazy guy who can be detrimental to them and so be it.

- the non stop racism pitch peddled by dems. I live in one of the reddest counties and cities in Texas and this racism thing is so overblown and this in a county which has a decent Hispanic population as well.

Yes Trump is narcissistic imperfect and wants personal gains - people realize that and accept it for what it is. And tgat should be the eye openee for Dems.

 

[deltexas]

@deltexas can you shed some light on how the 25% tariff on Canada a good thing for the US and what purpose does it actually serve?

Trump himself acknowledged that short term there will be price increases but long term it will be good US foreign policy. More than the tariffs- it is a message that you cant keep taking US for granted. And countries will react only when it hits them hard. It will force countries to come to the negotiating table. Like for example Columbian president said he will not take the deported illegals and Trump promptly issued tariffs and immediately he accepted the illegals. That is what trump brings to the table inlike previous US presidents. Trudeau acknowledged he needs to do more for border security. Maybe it will spur local production to avoid the constant instability with government changes every 4 years. More than Canada- I want to see 25% and more tariffs on China. And tariffs on Mexico are absolutely justified and spot on.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

That is what people don't realize. Just because you vote for trump or support trump- you are not a die hard maga type. A false analogy that channels like cnn msnbc etc fail to realize. Nobody said trump is perfect. His voters realize he is very imperfect but are willing to let that pass as he has done stuff and will do stiff that mainstream politicians both dems and reps will never do.

China - the biggest trump policy. Other politicians talk about Russia Russia being tge main threat but the biggest threat is China. Huge trade imbalance. No checks on copyright infringements in China. Trump is the 1st president to openly go against china. Imposing tariffs. Warning of tge dangers that China poses. And now it even forced and moved dems to be against China incl biden as well.

Endless wars- trump wants to end these mindless never ending wars. Every US president has been trigger happy to start a war .

Border - he put the discussion on the maps unlike the dems who support this illegal immigration. Trump was new in his first term but will be more effective this term and he has already started clamping down with deportations , laken riley act, trying to end birthright citizenship abuse etc etc.

- Ukraine - hope he stops endless free candy funding to Ukraine and nato and others. Ukraine war should never have started at all under bidens watch. Sometimes the world doesn't want to mess with a crazy guy who can be detrimental to them and so be it.

- the non stop racism pitch peddled by dems. I live in one of the reddest counties and cities in Texas and this racism thing is so overblown and this in a county which has a decent Hispanic population as well.

Yes Trump is narcissistic imperfect and wants personal gains - people realize that and accept it for what it is. And tgat should be the eye openee for Dems.

Agreed. Trump's policies are not perfect. There is a lot of wrong stuff too.

However, this illegal immigration crackdown, tariff on mexico, china and canada are absolutely spot on. These countries have abused the US system for far too long. There are thousands of indians coming illegally through the Canadian border. Mexican border is another animal. Birthright citizenship has been abused for way too long. I am glad he is ending it.

The tariffs are the only way to make these countries come to negotiating table.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Canada to retaliate against Trump with matching 25% tariffs​

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set out "far-reaching" tariffs of 25%, affecting 155bn Canadian dollars' worth ($106.6bn; £86bn) of American goods ranging from beer and wine, to household appliances and sporting goods.

The move matches US President Donald Trump 25% levy on Canadian and Mexican imports to the US - and an additional 10% on China - over his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Trudeau said he would "not back down in standing up for Canadians", but warned of real consequences for people on both sides of the border.

"We don't want to be here, we didn't ask for this," he said at a news conference late on Saturday.

The Canadian prime minister added that tariffs on 30bn-worth US goods would come into force on Tuesday and another 125bn in 21 days to give Canadian firms time to adjust.

Trudeau's response targets items including American beer, wine, bourbon, fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, perfumes, clothing and shoes, as well as household appliances, sporting goods and furniture.

Lumber and plastics will also face levies and non-tariff measures are also being considered are related to critical minerals and procurement.

Economists have warned the introduction of the import taxes by the US, and the response from Canada, as well as Mexico and China, could lead to prices rising on a wide range of products for consumers.

A tariff is a domestic tax levied on goods as they enter a country, proportional to the value of the import.

The prospect of higher tariffs being introduced on imports to the US has been concerning many world leaders because it will make it more expensive for companies to sell goods in the world's largest economy.

Canada tariffs: Trudeau hits back against Trump with 25% levy

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that is likely to be costly for both nations.

www.bbc.com

 

[Farhan The Man]

The prospect of higher tariffs being introduced on imports to the US has been concerning many world leaders because it will make it more expensive for companies to sell goods in the world's largest economy.

Brilliant move by trump.

Stop illegal immigration, drugs flow, and buy again what is only made in amreeka.

At a relatively cheaper price.

 

[gani999]

Brilliant move by trump.

Stop illegal immigration, drugs flow, and buy again what is only made in amreeka.

At a relatively cheaper price.

For that the US industry should start making in Amreeka first. They are all into outsourcing their manufacturing to China, Mexico and other places, big time.

Trump is going to have a hard time convincing his fellow business leaders to start making in the USA again.

 

[Farhan The Man]

For that the US industry should start making in Amreeka first. They are all into outsourcing their manufacturing to China, Mexico and other places, big time.

Trump is going to have a hard time convincing his fellow business leaders to start making in the USA again.

The only donor he cares about is musk.

All else are dispensable. MAGA all the way.

 

[psyoptica]

The only donor he cares about is musk.

All else are dispensable. MAGA all the way.

Lmao Trump folded like a cheap suit in less than 48 hours when the other guys didn’t buckle under his threats. Must be embarrassing being a Maga fan

 

[Bhaijaan]

So, Justinder just bent the knee to Trump. Good girl.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886529228193022429

 

[Farhan The Man]

"I just had a good call with President Trump"

Justine, libbie snowflake fairy, said.

Translates to: I got slapped around, and I am sorry. Good call though.

 

[rpant_gabba]

Trump himself acknowledged that short term there will be price increases but long term it will be good US foreign policy.

Any definition of what short term is and how acute the pain will be?

More than the tariffs- it is a message that you cant keep taking US for granted. And countries will react only when it hits them hard. It will force countries to come to the negotiating table. Like for example Columbian president said he will not take the deported illegals and Trump promptly issued tariffs and immediately he accepted the illegals. That is what trump brings to the table inlike previous US presidents. Trudeau acknowledged he needs to do more for border security. Maybe it will spur local production to avoid the constant instability with government changes every 4 years. More than Canada- I want to see 25% and more tariffs on China. And tariffs on Mexico are absolutely justified and spot on.

Bet you also believe moon is made of green cheese

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-military-deportation-flight-likely-cost-more-than-first-class-2025-01-30/

Colombian president didn't want shackles and got that

If this is what wining with Trump looks like, hate to to think what losing looks like

 

[sweep_shot]

Canada to retaliate against Trump with matching 25% tariffs​

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set out "far-reaching" tariffs of 25%, affecting 155bn Canadian dollars' worth ($106.6bn; £86bn) of American goods ranging from beer and wine, to household appliances and sporting goods.

The move matches US President Donald Trump 25% levy on Canadian and Mexican imports to the US - and an additional 10% on China - over his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Trudeau said he would "not back down in standing up for Canadians", but warned of real consequences for people on both sides of the border.

"We don't want to be here, we didn't ask for this," he said at a news conference late on Saturday.

The Canadian prime minister added that tariffs on 30bn-worth US goods would come into force on Tuesday and another 125bn in 21 days to give Canadian firms time to adjust.

Trudeau's response targets items including American beer, wine, bourbon, fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, perfumes, clothing and shoes, as well as household appliances, sporting goods and furniture.

Lumber and plastics will also face levies and non-tariff measures are also being considered are related to critical minerals and procurement.

Economists have warned the introduction of the import taxes by the US, and the response from Canada, as well as Mexico and China, could lead to prices rising on a wide range of products for consumers.

A tariff is a domestic tax levied on goods as they enter a country, proportional to the value of the import.

The prospect of higher tariffs being introduced on imports to the US has been concerning many world leaders because it will make it more expensive for companies to sell goods in the world's largest economy.

Canada tariffs: Trudeau hits back against Trump with 25% levy

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that is likely to be costly for both nations.

www.bbc.com

Very good.

Here in Canada, many are looking to ditch American products and looking to buy locally.

Some patriotic Canadians aren't liking the fact Trump called Canada the 51st state. They are furious.

 

[psyoptica]

Very good.

Here in Canada, many are looking to ditch American products and looking to buy locally.

Some patriotic Canadians aren't liking the fact Trump called Canada the 51st state. They are furious.

So funny how Trump reunited Canada and rally behind a prime minister whose reputation was in the gutter just a few days ago. He created an issue when there was none, gave Canada threats of tariffs when Canada was already committed to border security so this deal changed nothing. This is Trumps MO, create a non existent issue, find a solution and claim victory

 

[psyoptica]

"I just had a good call with President Trump"

Justine, libbie snowflake fairy, said.

Translates to: I got slapped around, and I am sorry. Good call though.

Ok. How exactly did he get slapped around? Seems like you have put me on ignore. Guess who the libbie snowflake fairy is here?

 

[Farhan The Man]

When I was younger, I used to be a super-patriot and a hardcore nationalist.
As I grew older, I realized patriotism/nationalism only benefit those at the top (elites). Common people often suffer no matter who is in power.

Very good.
Here in Canada, many are looking to ditch American products and looking to buy locally.
Some patriotic Canadians aren't liking the fact Trump called Canada the 51st state. They are furious.

So nationalism is "very good" now.

You are shifty, emblematic of loose morals.

 

[JaDed]

Very good.

Here in Canada, many are looking to ditch American products and looking to buy locally.

Some patriotic Canadians aren't liking the fact Trump called Canada the 51st state. They are furious.

This is old news no tariffs now for 30 days, I would say start by ditching Apple , Meta , Amazon and Google products, they are the most influential American products.

 

[sweep_shot]

So funny how Trump reunited Canada and rally behind a prime minister whose reputation was in the gutter just a few days ago. He created an issue when there was none, gave Canada threats of tariffs when Canada was already committed to border security so this deal changed nothing. This is Trumps MO, create a non existent issue, find a solution and claim victory

Indeed.

Trump has united Canadians in a way. Both liberal leadership and conservative leadership have denounced Trump's rhetorics regarding Canada.

'There is no justification whatsoever for these tariffs or this treatment': Poilievre
​

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls on PM Trudeau to recall parliament in order to pass a 'Canada first plan' in order to support Canadian workers.

'There is no justification whatsoever for these tariffs or this treatment': Poilievre

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls on PM Trudeau to recall parliament in order to pass a 'Canada first plan' in order to support Canadian workers.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

So funny how Trump reunited Canada and rally behind a prime minister whose reputation was in the gutter just a few days ago. He created an issue when there was none, gave Canada threats of tariffs when Canada was already committed to border security so this deal changed nothing. This is Trumps MO, create a non existent issue, find a solution and claim victory

Never really understood why Canada wasn't part of the USA anyway. Isn't their head of state still the king of England? What do they get out of that?

 

[sweep_shot]

Never really understood why Canada wasn't part of the USA anyway. Isn't their head of state still the king of England? What do they get out of that?

Canadians in general don't want to be with USA. They want to be an independent country.

USA has more mass shootings and more dramas. Canada also has free healthcare while USA doesn't have that. These factors are important to some.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Never really understood why Canada wasn't part of the USA anyway. Isn't their head of state still the king of England? What do they get out of that?

War of 1812 laid the foundation of Canada, the British their looked down upon anglo saxons in US as traitors of crown

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

War of 1812 laid the foundation of Canada, the British their looked down upon anglo saxons in US as traitors of crown

Yes I can understand that mentality 200 years ago, but USA long ago cast off the British sovereignty. I was just not sure if Canada had done the same or still held the English crown as their allegiance.

 

[sweep_shot]

Yes I can understand that mentality 200 years ago, but USA long ago cast off the British sovereignty. I was just not sure if Canada had done the same or still held the English crown as their allegiance.

Queen/King of UK is the head but Canada is a sovereign state. It is just like Australia.

Most Canadians don't want to be with USA. They want to remain independent.

USA is good for salaries/jobs but other than that, Canada is much better. Canada has less problems, less crimes, free healthcare etc.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Queen/King of UK is the head but Canada is a sovereign state. It is just like Australia.

Most Canadians don't want to be with USA. They want to remain independent.

USA is good for salaries/jobs but other than that, Canada is much better. Canada has less problems, less crimes, free healthcare etc.

No offence to Canucks, but any country that far away which still holds the English monarch as their head of state cannot be taken seriously. No wonder Trump is threatening to annex it.

 

[sweep_shot]

No offence to Canucks, but any country that far away which still holds the English monarch as their head of state cannot be taken seriously. No wonder Trump is threatening to annex it.

Well, that's how Canadians feel.

Canada is actually the 2nd largest country in the world in terms of landmass (only Russia is larger).

Anyway, Trump is unlikely to annex it but he may put tariffs and stuff.