Trump isn’t the only show in town

Instead of being slavishly tied to the U.S., Canada needs to be a truly global player. There may even be an unexpected dividend in walking an independent line. It might show American policymakers that punitive measures against Canada could have unintended consequences for them.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s America is no easy problem for Canada, but there is a chance for this country to distinguish itself as a global player. We have the resources, the chops, and the people to do that, writes Michael Harris.Photograph courtesy of the White House/Molly Riley

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

September 14, 2026

HALIFAX—It may be late in the day, but thank God the federal government is finally facing up to the new reality of the Canada-United States relationship.

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