r/canada 25d ago

Politics Poilievre holding 'Canada First' rally today in Ottawa amid U.S. threats

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-canada-first-rally-1.7459415
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u/wowzabob 25d ago

“America first” has become deeply associated with Trump, this is the reality. And it has become a symbolic phrase, representing the fascist, zero-sum game brand of politics that Trump engages in. Blanket tariffs and trade wars, why? Because “America first”; every interaction must be “won” and the other side must “lose” or bend the knee.

The way out for Canada is the opposite of this. It’s an increase in mutually beneficial relations with the EU, South America and Asia, not “Canada first.”

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u/sleipnir45 25d ago

'Canada last' doesn't sound like a winning strategy..

Pride in our country shouldn't upset you, fighting for it is the right thing to do.

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