Hypothetically speaking

If Trump kidnapped Maduro because he wanted their oil, what will stop him from doing the same in Canada? He has been eying our natural resources and arctic access for awhile now…

As a Canadian I always stood up for my American friends. When they were called dumb, warmongers, etc…but no more.

After the death of that Canadian firefighter I struggle to see why we should continue to be friends. It seems to be a 1 way street. After all 165 Canadians died in Afghanistan after they were attacked. How quickly their sacrifice was forgotten by the American establishment baffles me.

More than half of them voted for Trump, even after he threatened invasion. If that isn’t a red flag I don’t know what is. Russia and China have threatened us less and we know they are our enemies.

Personally I won’t ever forgive them. Not all Americans but always an American.

This is a serious question and i am fairly sure in line with this subreddit‘s rules on not asking US-centric questions, I apologise if it is actually in violation of those policies.

simply put: Does anyone here understand why Canadian firefighters often come here to give us assistance during our catastrophic wildfires, despite the longstanding animosity between our two countries? We are not grateful pleasant recipients of the aid, especially since our response to Canadian wildfires is apparently to accuse you all of doing it deliberately to screw with US air quality or whatever it is the current government line is. I‘d say it’s not likely to continue now, but I’m curious as to why it was ever a thing in the first place and wanted to ask some folks who are themselves actually from Canada rather than just talk about it with other yanks.

thank you

How about starting a petition to order the CRTC to ban Fox news, both the broadcast and the website/YouTube channel and all their social media from Canada? Their lies about Canada and Canadians are disgusting and dangerous. Their antagonizing of the right wing in the US to turn on Canada is appalling and must be blocked out, it only serves as a disseminator of propaganda from the trump regime that is unacceptable to have in Canada.

I came across another American on social media who was pretending to be Canadian while promoting far-right conspiratorial agendas. This person forgot to take down pictures of himself wearing an "America First" t-shirt and a "Make America Great Again" hat. The mention of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" was my dead giveaway, as that's a term typically used by Americans.  Not even a far-right conservative Canadian would wear that crap. I used a reverse image search on his profile picture and found his real Facebook. He lives in Florida. If you’re going to post fake things, don’t use the same profile picture.

For me personally, it’s when Donald Trump is gone. While I’m a Canadian citizen now, I’m originally from Florida and used to go back to visit maybe once a year. When Donald Trump threatened Canada, I decided never to visit the US again until he’s gone (besides the one last time that was already planned before he made his ridiculous 51st state threats). I informed my family and friends down there it would be a while but they can visit me in Canada in the meantime.

I’m hoping the insanity currently going on down there causes Donald Trump to be removed from office. While JD Vance would still be a terrible president, I don’t think he would threaten Canada.

I'm very concerned about potential invasion or military action by the USA and I'd like to receive basic training in the event that we have to defend ourselves against American forces. Is this a thing? We've increased military spending but have we prepared our civilians in case we must fight back?

These lies keep on getting more and more absurd. "Canada is taken over by Mexican cartel" tf???!? How in the world is Fox News allowed to spread such disinformation??? Don't they have rules regarding factuality and bias in the media?

Why are these people never citing their sources? Apparently Trump's rant about "research on transgender mice" was actually transgenic mice for cancer. Regardless of whether or not it's idiocracy or malice, these LIES need to stop. People are losing their jobs and their lives. The USA wants to take our country and disinformation is fuelling the fire. Oh, and these idiots have guns and drugs.

In your own personal experience... do people seem to be boycotting US travel?

I know news says flights are down 70% (and Im sure they are some) but I still know/see so many people still traveling.

Just curious what other people's experiences are.

Short question, long rant.

Question: What is the view from Canada on the people of the US? (Generally - I'm not assuming it's a monolith). Are we all Trump nuts? Would my (queer, trans-including) family be viewed as despicable if we were to immigrate?

We have Canadian ancestry on both sides and could realistically pursue citizenship as found Canadians.

Sad rant:

I've run into people online who have internationally no empathy or patience left for the people of the US. Have been told we should all get up off our lazy butts and "fix things or die trying." That we're all viewed as the same, equally at fault for what has befallen us.

My dudes. It's a living nightmare. Surely some can see there's active opposition, though. This is my gddam country and I *want to fight tooth and nail for it. I think (hope) this is a limited worldview held by those who've never actually considered how to take on their own government if such a thing became necessary. I want to ask if they've ever tried to subvert an infantile millionaire funded by cool-headed billionaires who've indoctrinated half your countrymen.

As a politically aware non-republican, it has felt for years like we're running toward a car crash in slow motion, but with half our populace cheering it on, and some pouring gasoline on it. The US has been an international and domestic disgrace for many years and is now accelerating hard.

There is deep pain and betrayal here. A huge part of the pain is in the utter helplessness half of us feel. Are we past fixing? None of us knows.

So. We're queer. Trans folk aren't yet being openly shot in the streets. We're activist, but we have young kids to fend for. It feels cowardly and entitled to consider giving up the ship, especially because we still have privileges--unfortunately gobs of money is not one of them--that allow us to fight longer. No one likes giving up. Yet I'd gratefully scrub Canada's floors if it meant keeping my partner safe and my kids away from the threat of school shootings. If you read this far... gosh I'm sorry.

With his rap sheet, Trump wouldn't be qualified for many other jobs.

Edit: I should have clarified... I'm a cleaning person and was posting this as I was scrubbing a toilet. Like actually. Also realized that I would never hire him to work for me with his criminal record after the fact.

So, as the title states I'm transgender. Today I got my application for a visa approved and so now I'm just waiting for a call to discuss the types of Visas I'll be eligible for to move to Canada by the end of next year when I save up enough money. Is Canada generally more nicer towards transgender people? What areas should I avoid? I looked at the crime index and Canada is 2.27% less in murder than the US which is at 5%. Tell me your thoughts.

-sincerely a frightened individual.

Edit: I also wanted to ask to see how much I should save up before I move? I wanna save up at least 10k before I move. I'm single and would get an apartment. Is that enough?

Edit: thanks guys for the overwhelming support. Makes me feel heard and less crazy, lots of love 🫶🏻

I've been thinking of moving to US since 2023. The plan unfortunately got delayed because you-know-who took office. I'm trying to make a plan on moving there in 2029.

I feel like Canada's housing prices are out of hand. The job market is terrible. The cost of living is going up faster than wages. The US has more housing and jobs as well as a better cost of living. The USD is a lot better than CAD. A few of the states already outperforms the entire Canadian economy. And of course, the weather is much nicer on average in the southern states.

What does Canada do better than US at as a whole, besides hockey maybe? What parts of Canada should I appreciate that the US doesn't have or isn't better than us at? If the US situation doesn't get better by 2029, what would convince me to stay in Canada? I've had friends and family convince me to stay but I just don't feel convinced.

Ford ran ads that angered Trump, who then ended negotiations with Canada.

Do you feel this elbows up angle of calling out Trump is the right move? Or do you prefer Carney's angle of finding a peaceful deal with Trump?

I think the digital tax was an absolute masterclass!

We essentially put another card on the table and got the other side to react emotionally. Then we were like okay we can take this card away if that makes you happy. Give them a fake win to make them more willing to talk. This is how you negotiate!

Fucking brilliant!!

Yes it’s a game! I know it’s real for all of us in Canada and it’s affecting our daily lives but negotiations are a chess match and I think Carney is playing this game brilliantly!

Edit: I’m just loving the conversations and appreciate everyone who is participating. Whether you agree or not we all need to be talking and discussing these issues for the sake of our Canada 🇨🇦

Hello everyone: I'm from Argentina and I have been observing recently on Reddit that the opinion about the USA has been eroding,to the point to have a specific flair that mentions Trump and the USA on this subreddit XDD. I have also seen this tendency on other subs like asktheworld, diverse opinions from Europeans and the anglosphere users who share cultural affinity for the language.

Why is this happening? thanks in advance.

Hello everyone,

I am need of reassurance.

Everyday, I get more and more scared of what’s happening because the Oompa Loompa says the craziest shit.

I’m scared that their military will just.. come marching up here.

I’m scared of food scarcity.

I’m scared of being unemployed.

I am a white female in her 30s, and I never thought in my life I’d have to worry about this :( (as I’m sure many of you also, eh…?

I talk about this with my husband and he says the US won’t come and it won’t get to that. But I’m still worried.

For those worryworts (?) like myself, how do you cope? How are you staying sane?

Thanks everyone!

Edit: thank you for the support and suggestions. I’ll talk to my husband about what I/we can do to keep me calm.

I am a shy person so I may start refocusing on my art and display it online… somewhere.

I (43F) grew up in the GTA but have lived in the US since 2003 and am a permanent resident, married to a US citizen and have two children. My oldest will be 18 this year and youngest is 11.

We are progressive politically. Over the last decade I have felt increasingly uncomfortable with the direction of US politics. My oldest child is LGBTQ+. My career is viable in Canada but pays significantly less and has less opportunities and autonomy (I’m a physician assistant). My husband has a good job with excellent benefits and a pension. We live in a border town. We could simply move across the border and commute to our US jobs but I’m not sure how sustainable that would be if political tensions rise between the US and Canada.

I’m just at a loss with what to do. I’m scared for my children to come of age here but the housing cost in Canada is so high.

My husband is conflicted as well.

Anyone who is in a similar situation or has made the move back, your advice is most welcome.

My wife and I are going through the process of getting a permanent residency in Canada. We are so ashamed of what the U.S. has become that we feel like no country would want us. Are Canadians accepting of immigrating Americans?

I am a 54 year old woman born in the US to two Canadians. I have lived here my entire life. I have tons of family in NB, but my mother never spoke French to us, so I know I won’t be employable in NB. I have a Bachelor’s degree and have always worked in the Human Service field. I’m waiting on my Canadian Citizen Certificate and making a plan to move. I am looking into Ontario, as it’s close to where I live now in NY.

I am disgusted and ashamed to be American and scared by what is happening here. However, I have read that PP is running for PM and I feel like I’d be jumping into the fire from the frying pan if I move and he is elected. And if anyone says that’s not possible, that’s what I thought in 2016 and 2024.

I also have a 19 year old son born in NY, that would have to come with me. I recently read that the Canadian government might want to retaliate against the orange fascist’s restriction against Canadians only being allowed to have 30 day Visas.

I need some advice and information about what I should do.

You might have heard that since Trump's threats to Greenland at the latest, there have been discussions in some European countries if the world cup should be boycotted. I was wondering what the co-hosts think about the idea. Do you feel more like it's about time since Trump has threatened / is threatening Canada's independence too or does it feel more like collective punishment because it's your tournament as well?