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When speaking to some Americans about how U.S. President Donald Trump is affecting the relationship with Canada, they are encouraging and sympathetic, writes Andrew Caddell. White House photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

October 21, 2026

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—It might be time to address the elephant in the room. And not only because the elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party of which United States President Donald Trump is the standard bearer.

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