Day: February 17, 2025

ICYMI: Trump’s diplomatic trolling has sparked disbelief and defiance – but also revived questions of national identity

A 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…
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Before the anthems were played, the public address announcer asked “that you kindly respect the nation, its inhabitants and the players that represent each country.”
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Canada and the U.S. are currently in a month-long truce after President Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports.
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As tariffs dominate trade conversations between Canada and the United States, increasing interprovincial trade has been discussed as a way to navigate American threats.
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ICYMI: * USA beat Canada 3-1 at Montreal’s Centre Bell
* Teams fight three times in first nine seconds
* US national anthem booed again before game

Starting with three fights in the first nine seconds and ending with a celebration and a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, the United States delivered exactly what Matthew Tkachuk hoped for by beating Canada on Saturday night.

“We needed to send a message,” Tkachuk said. “The message we wanted to send is ‘It’s our time.’” Continue reading…
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