OTTAWA — All of Canada's living former prime minister's are calling on Canadians to express their national pride and 'show the flag' as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his threats against this country's economic security and sovereignty.
OTTAWA — All of Canada's living former prime minister's are calling on Canadians to express their national pride and"show the flag" as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his threats against this country's economic security and sovereignty.In a joint statement, former prime ministers Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper urge Canadians to fly the Maple Leaf with pride as"never before.
While Trump's plans for sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports are on hold until at least March 4, the president signed executive orders Monday to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including Canadian products, starting March 12. "As former prime ministers of Canada, we applaud this national spirit," the statement says."The five of us come from different parties. We've had our share of battles in the past. But we all agree on one thing: Canada, the true north, strong and free, the best country in the world, is worth celebrating and fighting for."
"This year, more than ever, not only do we have to celebrate our flag but also remind ourselves what it represents: our values, our resilience and our sovereignty," St-Onge said in a news release Tuesday. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre posted a video to X on Tuesday asking Canadians to"raise the flag."
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