“Canada First” against economist: New election in times of Trump – Canada moves together

Economically turbulent times, an aggressive customs policy and annexation threats from US President Donald Trump-in the middle of an extremely challenging period in the history of Canada, Premier Mark Carney has called for an early parliamentary election. On April 28th, in the second largest state of the world Carney, Liberals will compete against the conservative Pierre Poilievre.

The new election in the G7 country had been emerging for months: political partners and allies of the long-standing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned away in the face of the weak economy and increasing prices. Trudeau stepped back and handed over to Mark Carney, who is now preceding an expected vote of no confidence in the parliament in Ottawa. Experts see the attempt to use the momentum of the liberals in conflict with the United States.

The immense pressure from Trump gave the liberals, whose replacement as a ruling party still seemed safe months ago, surprising upwind. Economic expert Carney is now ahead in most surveys. In the face of Trump’s face, the 41 million Canadians move together closer.

Trudeau recently set the tone for the resistance to the USA in his farewell speech: “Don’t be mistaken: this is a crucial moment for the nation,” he said and called for the ice hockey nation a familiar phrase: “Ellenbogen out!” – The motto is ready to fight these days.

In fact, there was a jerk through all political camps and social classes. From quebec to Vancouver, Canadians carry red caps in alluding to Trump – but with the inscription “Canada is not for sale”. The social media are full of anti-American contributions, there are resistance customers, small Canada flags are blowing on many cars.

No vacation in the USA and the boycott of goods

Drew Dilkens can see the towers of the US autometropolis Detroit from his office-America is only one kilometer away. He has been the mayor of Windsor in Ontario, the most important Canadian border town with close economic interdependencies to the United States for over ten years. The concern of Trump’s currently exposed 25 percent criminal offenses is particularly large here. And the resistance too.

“I wouldn’t go on vacation in the USA at the moment,” emphasizes Dilkens – a view that many Canadians currently share. In fact, according to some numbers, bookings decreased.

Also for shopping, he would not drive through the tunnel to the US city, ten minutes away, says Dilkens. For many Canadians, the boycotts are a protest against Trump’s politics – and a way to strengthen the domestic economy towards the American.

The “Canada First” candidate …

The parties now have a month to convince the voters of their course-the top candidates consistently staged as an anti-trump. This is more difficult for the conservative Pierre Poilievre because his political style bears clear trump bonds. The 45-year-old, who stands for low taxes and cuts in government spending, also spoke of fake news and a woken ideology left-wing radical forces.

His “Canada First” profile, based on the US Maga movement (Make America Great Again), was well received by the conservatives-as long as the frustration over Trudeau’s politics and the economy was great and the fear of Trump was low. But that has changed: Trump’s right -wing politics seems to drive many Canadians back to the liberal camp. According to a current survey, most Mark Carney most likely trusted Trump’s forehead.

… against the economic crisis manager

Carney has national and international crisis experience and is considered resilient. During the financial crisis, the dog lover from Alberta headed the Canadian Central Bank from 2008. It is also attributed to him that Canada survived the global economic consequences at the time.

Between 2013 and 2020, Carney was a central bank boss in Great Britain during the turbulent Brexit phase, then until January this year, un-special envoy for climate protection. He advocates closer cooperation with Europe and Asia to reduce the trade dependency from the USA.

Carney’s start to office two weeks ago was strong. It remains to be seen whether his flying flight will survive the upcoming hard campaign. Experts see his limited charisma as a possible obstacle.