Carving a new future in the wake of Trump’s betrayal

President Donald Trump’s decision to turn on his northern neighbour has forced Canadians to take stock of their heritage, and thrown open the door to a much more constructive dialogue at the national level.

In Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump’s flailing about in his new king-of-the-world act has sparked a political upheaval unlike anything seen in decades, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Andrea Hanks

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

February 12, 2025

OTTAWA—Despite a supposed pause in the standoff over across-the-board tariffs with the United States, Canada has once again found itself on the brink of a trade war over steel and aluminum initiated by President Donald Trump in his increasingly confrontational stance towar...

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