Iran war underscores Canada’s vulnerability when it comes to the U.S.

Thousands of Canadian livelihoods are at stake in this year’s CUSMA review, so it’s understandable that the prime minister would generally express support for the U.S. president’s war.

The launch of a widening regional war by U.S. President Donald Trump without a compelling justification has underscored the vulnerability of relying on the U.S. for security and economic well-being for 75 years, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

March 11, 2026

OTTAWA—Jean Chrétien’s fondest moment as prime minister was his refusal in 2003 to join the United States-led attack on Iraq.

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