New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has issued a stern warning to US President-elect Donald Trump over his controversial plans to annex Canada. In a video posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Singh stated emphatically, “I have a message for Donald Trump. Our country (Canada) is not for sale. Not now, not ever.”
Singh, a former ally of ex-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, expressed his pride in Canada’s independence and resilience. “Canadians are proud people, they are proud of their country and ready to fight like hell to defend it,” Singh declared, highlighting the nation’s unity in the face of such provocations.
The NDP leader also pointed to Canada’s track record of being a supportive and compassionate neighbor. Referring to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that have claimed at least 24 lives, Singh said, “Right now, with the forest fires ravaging homes, Canadian firefighters showed up. That is who we are. And we show up and support our neighbours.”
Singh did not stop at voicing opposition to Trump’s rhetoric but also vowed to retaliate if the US imposed tariffs on Canada. “If Donald Trump thinks, if you think you can pick a fight with us, there will be a price to pay. I have committed that if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on us, we should respond with retaliatory tariffs in kind. I think that anyone running as Prime Minister should do the same,” Singh warned Read More…
