The PoliticsGirl Podcast Save Canada! A Conversation with Global Affairs Experts Andrea Chalupa & Marcus Kolga
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Mar 18, 2025 
Marcus Kolga, a Canadian writer and human rights activist, teams up with Andrea Chalupa, a journalist and historian, to tackle the pressing threat of Russian disinformation in Canada. They warn that Canada must learn from the U.S. experience to avoid authoritarianism. The duo discusses how Canadian elections are vulnerable to foreign influence, calling for increased civic engagement and the protection of democratic values. They advocate for Mark Carney as a potential leader to unite against these challenges and defend Canadian democracy.
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Canada-US Relations Severely Strained
- Trump's hostile actions mark a severe rupture in Canada-US relations, shifting decades of alliance to economic and psychological warfare.
- Canadians are feeling betrayed, recognizing their long-trusted ally as a current adversary creating palpable stress.
Trump's Motives Threaten Canada
- Trump’s campaign against Canada is driven by ego and legacy, not genuine trade or security concerns.
- Canada is forced to rethink alliances, defense, and trade, looking to Europe and NATO for stability.
Rising Canadian Patriotism
- Canadians are uniting like never before around their national identity, displaying patriotism to resist pressure to become the 51st US state.
- Patriotic displays like flag flying are increasing, showing rejection of Trump's annexation threats.
