We are now at war with our neighbour

This abrupt transition may be the best thing for us as Canadians: a chance to prove our sovereignty and identity, and work together.

U.S President Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. We are now in a genuine fight for our existence—no one should doubt that anymore, writes Andrew Caddell.White House photograph by Daniel Torok and The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

August 26, 2026

OTTAWA—In the years preceding the Second World War, there were extensive negotiations to avoid conflict with Germany. Then, in early September 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, and Great Britain declared war, followed by Canada. Poland fell, and Europe was quiet for sever...

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