At first it was dismissed as Trump being Trump, making a “joke” that Canada will become a 51st state and the prime minister will be known as the “governor.” But experts say Canadian politicians need to firmly say Canada’s sovereignty is not up for grabs. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Jan. 13, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/13/Making-Sense-Trump-Canada-Obsession/

Making Sense of Trump’s Canada Obsession

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