Canadians considered American presidents beacons of democracy before Trump’s rogue power trip

The Canadians who are worried about the Canada-U.S. relationship should consider this: no Canadian prime minister will ever be able to make a good deal with President Donald Trump. The best and perhaps only hope for the countries’ relations is a new tenant in the White House.

Although some Canadians may worry about the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's, left, recent speech in Davos on the relationship with the U.S., the truth is that President Donald Trump is the one that has harmed the camaraderie, Michael Harris writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

February 9, 2026

HALIFAX—Like most countries in these uncertain times, Canada has its share of problems.

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