Is Canada Becoming More Like the US in 2026?
Is Canada becoming more like the United States in 2026? From US media dominance and creeping political polarization to tariffs, sovereignty threats, and annexation talk under Trump - many Canadians are asking if we're drifting south or finally pushing back harder than ever.
In this episode of Canada Off Script, Randall Arsenault breaks down:
Historic low US favourability in Canada (Pew 2025 & recent polls)
Boycotts, 'Buy Canadian' surges, and renewed national pride
Cultural/media influence (Hollywood talent export vs. our own stage)
Milder polarization here (UBC research)
Healthcare, hockey…
The skinny
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