Nearly a third of Canadians view the United States as their country’s enemy

The poll, which surveyed 1,500 Canadians between Feb. 14 and 17, also found that 30% of respondents still view the U.S. as an ally, while 27% are neutral. Canadians’ attitudes toward the US have deteriorated over the past six months, and they are now three times more likely to view the US as an enemy or potential threat than they were two years ago. This change in perception comes amid statements by US President Donald Trump about the possibility of Canada joining the US. Trump has said many Canadians support joining the United States as the 51st state, saying it would bring economic stability and protection from external threats including Russia and China. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country would never be part of the United States. Trump also expressed his intention to impose large duties on Canadian goods, which, according to the head of the province of Ontario Doug Ford, could lead to the loss of 500,000 jobs. Only 1% of Americans view Canada as a hostile country, while 56% view it as an ally. However, an Angus Reid Institute poll shows that only one in ten Canadians would vote to join the US in the event of a referendum. The comments, which were previously considered “trolling,” “reflections,” or “ordinary Trumpism,” look more alarming the longer the US president-elect talks about Canada’s accession.

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