Politics● LowSep 14 · Sep 14, 2026, 3:30 PM
'For 250 years, Canadians have tried to thread a needle, remaining closely connected to their American neighbors while maintaining a distinct identity'
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en] · North America
As US President Donald Trump steps up intimidation tactics against Canada amid a trade war, researcher Stephen Azzi explains how Canadian identity has been shaped in relation to its neighbor.
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