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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      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.