I am not here to defend President Trump regarding his provocative comments regarding Greenland or Canada.
The former seems to me a policy choice that could be readily achieved through NATO (even if that alliance had to be compelled to assist while kicking and screaming, but behind closed doors).
The latter is a different challenge. To this day, the rationale for the antagonistic tone towards our Northern neighbor remains opaque, but the search for clarity is for another day. Much more astonishing is that some Canadians and their state-sponsored media (subsidized to the tune of $1.7 billion annually) are cheering on Prime Minister Carney’s trip to China and his Memorandum of Understanding with the CCP.
Does no one in Ottawa dare call this surrender? If only (for now) an economic one?
Surely Canada’s leaders understand China governs its nation and conducts foreign policy completely different than Canada will want. Two examples:
Zero Emissions. Canada will lecture the world of the wisdom driving its goal of net zero emissions (sort of like a national policy of Veganism), but then sign an agreement to work with the world’s largest polluter that is also constructing more coal power plants than the rest of the globe (around 90-96% of new construction).
In addition, “China is the world’s largest annual emitter of greenhouse gases, with recent figures showing around
12.6 to 12.7 billion tonnes (Gt) of CO2 equivalent in 2022-2023, accounting for roughly 27-35% of global emissions, primarily from fossil fuels, especially coal.”
Anyone foolish enough to believe that China builds EVs because they are concerned about the environment should drop me a line and bid on some oceanfront property, I can sell you here in Arizona.
So, if net zero represents a national priority for Canadiens, why the different approach when dealing with President Trump?
Russo-Ukrainian War. The vast majority of Canadians side with Ukraine and oppose Russia, with end of 2025 polls approaching 70% support for continued aid, increased military support, and tougher sanctions on Russia — all viewed as consistent with Canada’s interests.
Support for sending military weapons to Ukraine among Canadians varies by poll and date, but recent data from late last year suggests significant and continued backing, with one survey showing 65% supporting increased military equipment and training. And yet, by shaking hands with Beijing, they have made a deal with Russia’s devil.
Knowing those numbers, they now want closer ties to communist China, which significantly “assists Russia in the Ukraine war primarily through crucial
dual-use goods (like chips, machine tools, and drone parts), economic lifelines via trade, and technology transfer for military production, rather than direct lethal weapons, keeping Russia’s war machine operational and bolstering its defense industry despite Western sanctions.” This support includes supplying components for precision weapons, enabling increased munitions output, and providing economic support through massive trade increases.” Is this justified by Canada because of President Trump’s social media?
This compels a fundamental question: Does Ukraine’s freedom matter or not to Canadians?
Well, we find the answer in polling. A majority (around 70% in early 2026) values direct economic benefits (like cost of living, business opportunities) over human rights in trade deals. A poll by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada shows Canadian support for prioritizing human rights in trade with China to have fallen from over 70% in 2019-2021 to around 52% by October 2025, with 48% now prioritizing trade opportunities.
These opinion dynamics reflect that Canada ‘s moral posturing comes with its own economic purchase price.
One is reminded of the classic exchange between Winston Churchill and the Canadian socialite:
“Churchill: “Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?” Socialite: “My goodness, Mr. Churchill... Well, I suppose... we would have to discuss terms, of course... “
Churchill: “Would you sleep with me for five pounds?”
Socialite: “Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?!”
Churchill: “Madam, we’ve already established that. Now we are haggling about the price.”
When it comes to President Trump, Canada does have a price. They will show him!
Let me offer this to our neighbors in the Great White North: Save your lectures to us about supporting Ukraine and stopping global warming.
Simple reality, Canada’s motto is “do what I say, not what I do” when it comes to trade. Their values seem to shift when they are scolded by President Trump.
Polling provides the answer.