President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen. We’re over the shock of the betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons
On 23 March, PM Mark Carney of Canada called for a federal elections on April 28, marking another important milestone in the country’s most turbulent and unpredictable period.
Trump has threatened Canada’s sovereignty, betrayed America’s most important economic partner and ally, and severed decades of tight cooperation in many areas by imposing tariffs on the country and threatening more.
While addressing reporters in Ottawa, Carney stated, “We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump’s unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty.
“President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen. We’re over the shock of the betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons.”
Carney was elected Liberal Party leader on March 9 and sworn in as prime minister on March 14. He succeeded Justin Trudeau, who had led the Liberals for 13 years and the country for nearly a decade.
Given that Carney does not have a seat in Canada’s parliament and the Liberals lack a majority, his government might have fallen in a no-confidence vote as early as Monday had he not called for the election.
The primary adversaries of the Liberals are the Conservatives, under the leadership of Pierre Poilievre. Trump’s confrontational approach towards Canada has benefited the Liberals and Carney.
Prior to Trump’s inauguration, the Conservatives consistently led by double digits in polls, making a victory for Poilievre appear inevitable.
Voters have expressed apprehension that Poilievre shares an excessive ideological affinity with Trump, raising doubts about his ability to oppose him. Consequently, many are attracted to Carney’s economic expertise and extensive experience.
Polls indicate that Carney and the Liberals have erased a 25-point Conservative lead, putting them neck-and-neck in the election.
Before Carney called the election on Sunday morning, Poilievre attempted to dispel the idea that he was connected with Trump.
Poilievre said, “What we need to do is put Canada first for a change. When I say I want to cut taxes, unleash our resources, bring back jobs, that’s bad news for President Trump.”