Canada's Political Crossroads: Tariffs, Elections, and Global Tensions

Canada is pushing back hard against U.S.

tariffs.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada would drop its retaliatory tariffs 'tomorrow'—if the U.S.

lifts theirs first.

Meanwhile, Trump’s threats to annex Canada and call it the '51st state' have only fueled anti-American sentiment.

New U.S.

ambassador Pete Hoekstra is trying to cool things down, calling Canada 'our most valuable trading partner.' But with

Trump doubling down, tensions are at a boiling point.

Pierre Poilievre was leading the polls—until Trudeau stepped down and Mark Carney took over.

Now, with Trump looming and tariffs biting, Canadians are questioning if Poilievre can handle the heat.

Still, his populist message of 'Canada First' and promises to fix affordability issues are resonating.

At rallies, he tells young couples and seniors alike: 'Hope and change are on the way.' Poilievre is

gaining strong support from Hindu-Canadians, many of whom feel unsafe amid rising tensions with pro-Khalistan groups.

But his ties to former BJP-linked donors have sparked debate over foreign influence.

Critics say it’s interference; supporters call it democracy.

One donor said, 'We are the most patriotic Canadians.' The controversy highlights the complex intersection of diaspora politics

and national security.

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison says Canada’s defense spending is too low to join AUKUS, the high-tech military

pact with the U.S., U.K., and Australia.

He warned, 'It’s not a diplomatic luncheon club.' Canada wants in on the non-nuclear tech side, but experts

say we need to bring more to the table—money, capabilities, and commitment.