#us-canada-relations

#us-canada-relations

The American colonies had been settled by Britain for over 150 years before what is today eastern Canada was wrested from the French and added to the empire in 1763 (technically Britain had already taken control militarily in 1760; the treaty formalized the transfer). Only about 70,000 people lived there compared to about 1,000,000 in the 13 American colonies. Canadians were invited to join the Revolution in 1776 but having just lost a war to the British a decade earlier, decided to pass on a rematch.

Canada's dairy supply management system controls imports and production, allowing only about 3.5 per cent of the market for American dairy exports, with high tariffs on excess.

Escalating political tensions between the U.S. and Canada, particularly from tariff policies under President Trump, have significantly affected Canadian interest in U.S. real estate.

Canadian monarchy, an irrational remnant of colonialism, faces skepticism, yet during crises like King Charles III's visit, the public's affection for it may resurface.

Hassett pinned the blame on Canada for the icy relationship, particularly on Carney's predecessor.

"We've had a lot of regulars and loyal customers reach out to us... They feel very offended by a lot of the rhetoric coming out of the White House right now."

Polls have closed across most of the country, where voters are determining how it will respond to President Trump's threats and the shape of its economy at a time of global turmoil.

"I don't think there is a better choice right now. I know people believe in Poilievre, but it's the same, like, soundbites that you get from anybody else. It sounds like mini-Trump to me."

What does this breakup mean? It means I won't be visiting or spending money in your community while the leader of the United States continues with his hostile rhetoric.

"The administration has frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for numerous universities, pressing them to make policy changes and citing what it claims is a failure to fight antisemitism on campus."