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After he was re-elected in November, 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump said he wanted to make Canada the “51st state” and threatened to impose tariffs on its neighbour to the north. Those tariffs came in February and Canada and the U.S. have been embroiled in a trade war ever since.The President’s actions have sparked a wave of national pride and patriotism in Canadians, who have sought to defend their country from threats of annexation. They’re cancelling their flights and vacations to the U.S., buying Canadian at the grocery store and cheering with a newfound fervour for our national...

Ontario is developing new drunk driving measures, which would force impaired drivers to pay if they kill a child’s guardian or parent in a crash. The Ford government announced the proposal in Tuesday’s news release, noting there are similar requirements in Texas. Should drunk drivers that kill parents have to pay child support? MADD Canada CEO Steve Sullivan says they support the idea in principal, but plenty of questions still remain. He joins Kristy Cameron on today's Ottawa Now.