One of the best things about Canada is we’ll never elect a Donald Trump

There's another difference between our two nations that would never empower a Trump, or an operation as corrupt as Fox News. Unlike far too many of our neighbours to the south, when it comes to politics, Canadians prefer to be informed rather than entertained.

U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from members of the media aboard Air Force One en route to Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, for a rally on the economy on Dec. 9, 2025.Official White House photograph by Molly Riley

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

December 22, 2025

HALIFAX—There is a great deal to love about Canada, but one of the greatest things is that this country will never have a Donald Trump.

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