Standing on Canadian business

I’m no fan of PM Mark Carney because I’m not a fan of politicians or political parties; however, I also don’t like to be bullied. And neither does most of this country.

Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from a deal with the U.S. after facing an existential threat that would have made Canadians—save for Maple MAGA—apoplectic, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY ERICA IFILL

August 26, 2026

CALGARY—Canada, come get your baddies chain.

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