U.S.’s bad behaviour towards Canada is a lesson for the world

We cannot stop the Americans from doing what they are doing and what they will do next. But we can make damn sure that the entire world sees them doing it, including parts of the world where a great many Americans have interests of their own.

Hopefully, at some point, the MAGA types that U.S. President Donald Trump has surrounded himself with will start to realize that flailing at Canada is not a good look for them, writes Matt Gurney.Photograph courtesy of the White House Photo/Molly Riley

Opinion

BY MATT GURNEY

September 7, 2026

TORONTO—There is nothing wrong with Prime Minister Mark Carney making frequent trips to Europe. The Europeans are clearly as alarmed about the state of things as we are. I think we should be showing a little more love and attention to some of our allies and partners in oth...

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