Trump’s diplomatic trolling has sparked disbelief and defiance – but also revived questions of national identityA lone figure takes to the stage, a giant maple leaf flag rippling on a screen behind him as he gingerly approaches the microphone.“I’m not a lumberjack, or a fur trader,” he tells the crowd. “I have a prime minister, not a president. I speak English and French, not American. And I pronounce it ‘about’ – not ‘a boot’.” Continue reading...
Trump's suggestion that the U.S. could annex Canada sparked a surge in Canadian patriotism. Canadians responded with acts such as flying maple leaf planes, boycotting U.S. products, and social media campaigns. The 2000 Molson Canadian beer ad, celebrating Canadian identity, resurfaced. This resurgence of national pride, particularly notable in Quebec, coincided with discussions on Indigenous sovereignty and the complexities of Canadian national identity.
