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.

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Canadian MP Charlie Angus called the rhetoric and new tariffs an 'act of war.' Trump claims Canada is

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subsidized by the U.S.

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and says, 'We don’t need their cars, we don’t need their lumber.' The new 25% tariffs on Canadian

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goods are sparking boycotts and backlash.

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A high school in Moncton cancelled a long-planned trip to New York City just days before departure, citing

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political tensions and security concerns.

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Parents were outraged, saying they weren’t consulted.

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The school district said it acted out of caution, but the provincial government denied issuing any travel ban.

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With just weeks to go before the federal election, the Liberal Party is holding a 15-point lead over

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the Conservatives.

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Polls show strong support among women and older voters.

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Despite past scandals, Liberal voters appear more hopeful and committed to voting than their Conservative counterparts.

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Once the face of 'sunny ways,' Justin Trudeau’s popularity has plummeted.

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From blackface scandals to pandemic backlash and inflation, many Canadians feel let down.

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His successor, Mark Carney, is now trying to rebuild trust and lead the Liberals to another term.

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Fewer Canadian lawyers are moving to the U.S., not because of politics, but due to a cooling job

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market.

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While some still head south for roles in finance and energy, others are eyeing London instead.

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Visa issues aren’t the problem—it's the cost and uncertainty.