'For 250 years, Canadians have tried to thread a needle, remaining closely connected to their American neighbors while maintaining a distinct identity'
- Posted on September 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Throughout its 250-year history, Canada has navigated a complex relationship with the United States, striving to preserve its unique cultural and political identity while remaining economically and geographically intertwined. Stephen Azzi's analysis reveals how trade tensions and diplomatic pressures continue shaping Canadian nationalism and self-definition in relation to American influence and power dynamics.
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'For 250 years, Canadians have tried to thread a needle, remaining closely connected to their American neighbors while maintaining a distinct identity'
OP-ED. As US President Donald Trump steps up intimidation tactics against Canada amid a trade war, researcher Stephen Azzi explains how Canadian identity has been shaped in relation to its neighbor.
