When President Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America, it ignited a firestorm across Canada — especially after Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston called it “foolishness.” The move comes amid tense U.S.-Canada trade talks, where Prime Minister Carney walked away over last-minute changes — a decision backed by 71% of Canadians. Experts say politicians like Houston are more focused on rallying domestic support than negotiating with Trump, recalling how Doug Ford’s past provocations, like banning American alcohol or running ads that angered Trump, often backfired. While Ford leans into fiery, populist messaging, Carney maintains a cool, professional tone — a “good cop, bad cop” strategy experts say is working: both leaders are united in projecting Canadian strength, whether through sharp rebukes or major investments like VIA Rail cars, sending a clear message — Canada won’t be pushed around.
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