How to explain to Americans why we're so upset
Watch as I try to answer questions from a U.S. audience
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Steve
There are plenty of problems confronting progressives in the United States right now. So lots of our American cousins may not even be aware of the angst and hardship that Trump is inflicting upon Canada.
That’s why I was pleased to be given the opportunity to speak to a U.S. audience directly this week.
The shock is just difficult to describe. And I don't know how you come back from something like that.
Steven Staples
The Boston-based Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security invited me to explain Canada’s situation to Trump. My friend Joseph Gerson hosted an hour-long webinar with me this week, taking many excellent questions from viewers.
I hope you enjoy it.
Here is a machine-generated summary of our discussion:
Highlights
Canada-U.S. relations have been deeply intertwined economically, militarily, and culturally, but are now undergoing profound stress due to Trump’s policies.
Tariffs and trade disruptions threaten up to a million Canadian jobs, especially in the automotive sector.
NORAD symbolizes the unique and integrated North American defence relationship, now complicated by emerging distrust and security concerns.
Canada is pivoting toward Europe politically and militarily, especially in response to the Ukraine war and diminishing U.S. reliability.
The porous and friendly Canada-U.S. border is now a source of anxiety, with travelers experiencing invasive security measures.
Canadian nationalism is resurging in a progressive form, emphasizing sovereignty and distancing from U.S. influence.
There are ongoing debates within Canada’s about the war in Ukraine and the implications of military spending and arms sales.
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My screens are dominated by an odious, shameless liar who should have been institutionalized long ago. My last hopes that my lifetime of work developing benign technology might make a difference to the climate are gone. And now, both my country and organizations like Eko have come out as leaders in favour of war with Russia to follow all our broken treaties with them.