Canadian politicians cannot publicly appear measured or conciliatory toward Trump, even if they prefer diplomacy, because the Canadian public is mobilized by Trump's '51st state' rhetoric and other inflammatory comments, forcing politicians to match public anger or face political consequences.

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Speaker

Tim Kolkatz

Evidence Quote

the Canadian public is so pissed off... our politicians even if they want to be super measured they can't be that much because then they'll go offside with the Canadian public

Source

Project 2025 had a tariff plan, but Trump has gone off scriptThe Globe and Mail
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM

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