Summary

A new Leger poll reveals that 27% of Canadians now consider the U.S. an “enemy” country, while 30% still see it as an ally.

The survey follows escalating tensions, including President Trump’s tariff threats and his suggestion that Canada should become a U.S. state.

Trump remains widely unpopular in Canada, with 74% viewing him unfavorably. Political affiliation influences perceptions, with Conservatives more likely to see the U.S. as an ally.

Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Québécois supporters view the U.S. more negatively.

  • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works
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    The Commonwealth of Nations, often simply referred to as the Commonwealth is an international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire from which it developed. They are connected through their use of the English language and historical-cultural ties. The chief institutions of the organisation are the Commonwealth Secretariat, which focuses on intergovernmental relations, and the Commonwealth Foundation, which focuses on non-governmental relations between member nations. Numerous organisations are associated with and operate within the Commonwealth. It is known colloquially as the British Commonwealth.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations

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        In name only. Canada is neither beholden or attached to Britain except by tradition,. Same as Australia, the Bahamas, Cameroon and 53 other nation states.

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          De jure means the law as written, de facto means in practice.

          Yes, in practice we’re totally independent, but the fact our constitution says otherwise seems like a bigger deal than the cultural ties or whatever.

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            We give them no money, land or resources. We are not beholden to them to fight their wars or be involved in their treaties and our “Canadian Oath of Allegiance is a promise or declaration of fealty to the Canadian monarch—as personification of the Canadian state and its authority, rather than as an individual person”. Source

            We owe them nothing.