Canada should not declare ‘permanent rupture’ with U.S: Poilievre

The Globe and Mail: Mr. Poilievre stressed that Canada should not abandon its long-standing relationship with the U.S., arguing that the American people “are not our adversaries” and that survey data shows strong American goodwill toward Canada.

“That insight captures a reality deeper than any temporary dispute. Canada’s prosperity and security are inseparable from a stable relationship with the United States,” he said in prepared remarks.

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While his party supports trade diversification – including a full free-trade agreement with India – closer ties with China are not a replacement for the U.S., Mr. Poilievre said.

“That is why we should not declare a permanent rupture from our biggest customer and closest neighbour in favour of a strategic partnership for a new world order with Beijing – a regime the Prime Minister said a year ago was the biggest threat to Canada,” he said…