This news report covers a range of events happening in Canada, including a new poll revealing Canadians' divided opinions on the United States, President Trump's threat of lumber tariffs, Canadian grocers' response to trade uncertainties, the clearing of a crashed Delta plane at Pearson Airport, an arrest in connection with Saskatchewan stabbings, and the announcement of laureates for Canada's highest honour in the performing arts.
A new poll has revealed a significant shift in Canadian public opinion regarding the United States. The Leger survey found that 27% of Canadians now view the U.S. as an enemy, while 30% still consider it an ally. A further 27% see the U.S. as neutral. This division comes amidst escalating tensions between the two countries, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump 's threats of economically damaging tariffs on Canada and his repeated insistence that Canada should become a U.S. state.
Sébastien Dallaire, Leger's executive vice-president for Eastern Canada, expressed surprise at the level of division, particularly given the long and strong history of alliance between the two nations. He noted that the term 'enemy' is a strong one and reflects a concerning trend in Canadian perceptions of its southern neighbor.Adding to these tensions, Trump has indicated that his administration is targeting April as the potential start date for a 25% tariff on lumber and forest products from Canada. This proposed levy, if implemented alongside existing duties, would bring the total tariff on softwood exports to the U.S. to around 50-55%. Canadian grocers are already responding to these trade uncertainties by actively seeking alternatives to U.S. products and promoting domestic options available on their shelves. They recognize the potential for a protracted trade war and are adapting their strategies to ensure resilience and stability in the face of these challenges.Meanwhile, in other news, the wreckage of a Delta Air Lines jet that crash-landed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Monday has been cleared from the runway. The airline confirmed that the removal process took several hours on Wednesday. Delta anticipates that it could be weeks before passengers' lost belongings are returned due to the lengthy inspection and cleaning procedures required. The airline has offered US$30,000 in compensation to passengers on the flight, emphasizing that the payment is unconditional. Thankfully, all 76 passengers and four crew members survived the incident.In Saskatchewan, a man has been arrested in connection with a series of stabbings at three different homes on Big River First Nation last Saturday. Ryan Lachance, who was wanted by the RCMP for charges including aggravated assault and robbery, was apprehended at a residence on the First Nation and now faces additional charges. The RCMP revealed that the third stabbing victim was subsequently identified as a suspect in the first two stabbings, leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Jacky Lachance of Big River First Nation after his release from hospital. Finally, in the world of the arts, music producer Bob Ezrin, actors Graham Greene and Patrick Huard, and others have been recognized with Canada's highest honour in the performing arts. The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation announced this year's laureates for the lifetime artistic achievement award, celebrating their significant contributions to Canadian culture. The recipients also include Sandra Laronde, the founding artistic director of the Indigenous performance company Red Sky Performance, and classical composer Denis Gougeon, whose diverse portfolio includes music for solo instruments, chamber groups, orchestra, ballet, and opera.
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