Canadian patriotism on the rise since Trump's tariff threats, survey shows
The number of Canadians who say they are 'very proud' of their country has risen about 10 per cent in the last two months, according to an Angus Reid Institute survey done in the wake of U.S. tariff threats. University of British Columbia political science lecturer Stewart Prest spoke to CBC News about the findings.
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