Canada's Political Storm: Tariffs, Tensions, and Trudeau's Fall
From Trump’s '51st state' comments to cancelled school trips and a looming federal election, Canada is facing political turbulence. Here’s what you need to know.
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Tensions are boiling over after Donald Trump repeatedly referred to Canada as the '51st state' of the U.S.
Canadian MP Charlie Angus called the rhetoric and new tariffs an 'act of war.' Trump claims Canada is
subsidized by the U.S.
and says, 'We don’t need their cars, we don’t need their lumber.' The new 25% tariffs on Canadian
goods are sparking boycotts and backlash.
A high school in Moncton cancelled a long-planned trip to New York City just days before departure, citing
political tensions and security concerns.
Parents were outraged, saying they weren’t consulted.
The school district said it acted out of caution, but the provincial government denied issuing any travel ban.
With just weeks to go before the federal election, the Liberal Party is holding a 15-point lead over
the Conservatives.
Polls show strong support among women and older voters.
Despite past scandals, Liberal voters appear more hopeful and committed to voting than their Conservative counterparts.
Once the face of 'sunny ways,' Justin Trudeau’s popularity has plummeted.
From blackface scandals to pandemic backlash and inflation, many Canadians feel let down.
His successor, Mark Carney, is now trying to rebuild trust and lead the Liberals to another term.
Fewer Canadian lawyers are moving to the U.S., not because of politics, but due to a cooling job
market.
While some still head south for roles in finance and energy, others are eyeing London instead.
Visa issues aren’t the problem—it's the cost and uncertainty.
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