WORLD

Why Many Canadians View the United States as an Enemy amid Trump Trade War

A new Leger poll reveals 41 per cent of Canadians now view the U.S. as an enemy amid Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war, though views depend on his presidency.

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2 months ago

September 6, 2026

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New Polling Shows Shift in Canadian Perceptions of the U.S.

As the ongoing trade conflict launched by U.S. President Donald Trump worsens, a growing segment of Canadians now regards the United States as an enemy. A recent Leger survey reveals that 41 per cent of Canadians view the U.S. as an enemy country, compared to 22 per cent who see it as an ally and another 22 per cent who consider it neutral.

Leger vice-president Andrew Enns remarked on the dramatic influence of the U.S. president, stating, “Donald Trump, man, he can move public opinion like nobody’s business.”

Demographic and Regional Breakdown

Sentiment varies significantly across age groups and regions. Among Canadians aged 55 and older, 51 per cent perceive the U.S. as an enemy, while only 13 per cent view it as neutral. In Quebec, 49 per cent of respondents view the U.S. as an enemy, making Quebecers the most likely to hold this view and the least likely to consider the U.S. an ally at 17 per cent, or neutral at 20 per cent.

Enns noted that these Quebec findings connect to the province’s upcoming autumn election, where the impact of Donald Trump has become a factor. “It’s helping, I would suggest, some of those federalist parties,” Enns explained. “It’s probably creating some grief for the PQ, the front-runner in that election, as they’re trying to sort of navigate this.”

Distinction Between America and the Administration

Despite the recent shift in perception, the data shows most Canadians separate the country itself from the current administration. Overall, 64 per cent of respondents indicated that their impression of the U.S. would change if Donald Trump left office, while 21 per cent said it would not and 14 per cent were uncertain.

Openness to changing views is highest among Quebecers and women, with 72 per cent and 71 per cent respectively stating Trump’s departure would alter their perception, while only 16 per cent in both groups said it would not. Conversely, men at 27 per cent and British Columbians at 30 per cent were the least open to changing their perspective.

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Why Canada’s Bid for a Turkish Nuclear Deal Is Gaining Ground

Prime Minister Mark Carney says AtkinsRealis has good chances of winning a nuclear reactor tender in Turkey following a new strategic partnership.

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13 hours ago

October 24, 2026

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Strategic Energy Co-operation

A Canadian proposal to provide Candu nuclear reactors for two planned energy facilities in Turkey now has “good chances” of succeeding, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Speaking to Turkish business executives in Istanbul, Carney noted that he would not have made the same assessment a year ago.

Expanding Business Ties

The announcement follows a newly established strategic partnership between Canada and Turkey designed to enhance collaboration across multiple sectors, with energy serving as a primary focus. The bid, put forward by AtkinsRealis, involves potential partnerships with Turkish construction firms alongside Canadian nuclear technology.

While final procurement choices remain business-to-business decisions, Carney explained that his objective in Istanbul is to demonstrate how the Canadian market has shifted to become more welcoming to foreign investors and companies.

WORLD

Why Residents and Tourists on Mexico’s Pacific Coast Face Severe Threats From Hurricane Simon

Hurricane Simon batters Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 4 storm, threatening Puerto Vallarta and Cabo Corrientes with winds, rain, and storm surge.

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2 weeks ago

October 11, 2026

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Category 4 Storm Moves Parallel to the Coastline

Hurricane Simon battered Mexico’s western shoreline as a powerful Category 4 system on Sunday, delivering maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 kph) and intense rainfall to areas located between the ocean and the Sierra Madre mountains. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that the eye of the system was traveling north-northwest at approximately 6 mph (9 kph) roughly 110 miles (175 kilometers) south-southeast of Cabo Corrientes. Because the eye remains offshore and is moving nearly parallel to the land, forecasters noted it is difficult to determine whether an official landfall will occur, allowing the storm to retain its intense strength.

Severe Weather Threats to Coastal Communities and Resorts

Phillipe Pappin, a senior specialist at the hurricane center, stated that the westernmost tip of mainland Mexico presents the highest likelihood for landfall, identifying Cabo Corrientes as the area most probable to take a direct hit on Sunday. Officials warned that severe hazards including catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge, destructive ocean waves, and torrential rain are expected along the west-central coastline. Rainfall totals could range from 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 centimeters) across broad areas, with isolated spots in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacan states potentially receiving up to 30 inches (76 centimeters), triggering critical flooding and mudslides in elevated terrain.

Local Preparations and Impact on Visitors

The impending weather prompted proactive measures across vulnerable regions and popular resort areas such as Puerto Vallarta. In Jalisco state, authorities suspended school classes on Friday and Monday across 22 coastal municipalities, initiated evacuations in high-risk zones, and requested that the tourism industry place visitors and staff in secure locations or shelters. Businesses, hotels, and convenience stores in Puerto Vallarta boarded up windows ahead of the severe conditions. Canadian tourist Ed Currie, who was staying in Puerto Vallarta with his wife for five more days, remarked that the storm had not yet disrupted his itinerary, noting they intended to stay inside their hotel while hoping for the best.

POLITICS

Why Global Tensions and Rising Oil Costs Aren’t Stopping New Diplomatic Talks

Donald Trump confirmed U.S. and Iranian officials met at the U.N. despite his threat to annihilate Iran if the war does not end soon as oil markets react.

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4 weeks ago

September 25, 2026

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U.S. and Iran Hold Surprise Talks Following Fierce Address

American and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, President Donald Trump confirmed, despite his warning hours earlier at the U.N. General Assembly that he might “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if the nearly seven-month conflict is not resolved promptly.

Trump described the discussion to reporters as “a very good meeting” without elaborating on its substance or specific outcomes. During his address, he framed his stance as a showing of fortitude while asserting he faces a choice between enabling Iran to rebuild or destroying it quickly.

Global Market Stress and Diplomatic Agendas

The ongoing war continues to destabilize energy markets, keeping global oil prices elevated. Heightened risks near the Bab al-Mandab Strait from Houthi rebel activity and recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure have further complicated maritime transport, though Trump maintained that high energy prices will plummet once the war concludes.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted Tuesday that Trump remains open to a direct meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian while in New York. Beyond the Middle East, Trump addressed the Russia-Ukraine war and held bilateral sessions with leaders from Denmark, Greenland, the United Kingdom, Japan, Ukraine, and Latin American nations.