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Former prime ministers call on Canadians to 'show the flag' as Trump pushes trade war

  • Canada's five living former prime ministers are calling on Canadians to 'show the flag' with pride on Feb. 15, which marks Flag Day and the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag.
  • The former leaders expressed that Canadians have united in response to threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has questioned Canada's existence as a viable country.
  • In a joint statement, the former prime ministers stated, 'Canada, the true north, strong and free, the best country in the world, is worth celebrating and fighting for.'
  • Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney praised the unity shown by the former prime ministers, stating that 'Canada is so much bigger than our politics.
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Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

OTTAWA — Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as they face down repeated threats from the White House. A new Leger poll suggests a surge in both anxiety levels and patriotism in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to target Canadian exports with massive tariffs and his […]

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Five former prime ministers urge Canadians to fly the maple leaf this Flag Day

Clark, Campbell, Chrétien, Martin and Harper urge Canadians to fly the flag with pride Feb. 15

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Former prime ministers call on Canadians to 'show the flag' as Trump pushes trade war

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

·Winnipeg, Canada
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The Globe & Mail broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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