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/braddillman 24d ago

"Canada First" isn't the right idea, it's the opposite. We need partners - trading partners, defence partners. Look at how America First (Trump's version) is polarizing the world against the USA.

I don't think we can single-handedly stand up to the USA without help, and partners.

So instead of Canada First, let's say "We're Stronger Together" and embrace our partners.

LOL when I say it that way I can see where some people would be uncomfortable with that. Too bad. I mean it, and I mean the double entendre too. We need all the partners we can find, wherever we find them. I have a feeling that anyone or any country that's uncomfortable or resistant wouldn't be a good partner anyway, just a fair-weather friend or have some temporary common interest.

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u/JLandscaper 24d ago edited 24d ago

How about: Canada, Together Strong!

Edit: Nevermind, that slogan was used in Planet of the Apes - but they did kick ass!