Trudeau encourages all Canadians to ‘speak up for’ the nation in light of Trump’s threats

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says it's more important to stand up for our country than for jurisdictions right now. And former Ford staffer Laryssa Waler says the next federal election's ballot-box question will be on defending Canada’s interests against Trump.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wears a ‘Canada is Not For Sale’ hat in Ottawa on Jan. 15, 2025. 'I understand that all around the country everyone has their concerns…but there’s one thing that’s more important than jurisdictions is standing up for the country. Country comes first over anything.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY SOPHALL DUCH

January 15, 2025

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's “to be expected that everyone weighs in” on the possible 25-per-cent tariffs on Canadian goods imported to the United States, under incoming American president Donald Trump.

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