As tensions between the United States and Canada continue to rise, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing firm against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threats of imposing tariffs and suggesting Canada should merge with the U.S. as the 51st state. Trudeau is scheduled to meet with the nation’s premiers to address the situation, with provincial leaders taking the lead in navigating these challenging international relations.
With Trudeau set to step down as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, a new leader must be chosen quickly. However, concerns of potential foreign interference in the Liberal leadership race have been raised, as the party’s voting rules are less stringent compared to other federal parties. Mackenzie Gray delves into the implications of this vulnerability to outside influence.
Meanwhile, as Silicon Valley braces for a return to a Trump presidency, Meta has announced the removal of its fact-checkers. Founder Mark Zuckerberg argues that this move will reduce censorship on Facebook and Instagram, prioritizing free speech. Critics, however, argue that this decision undermines the importance of facts and is merely an attempt to appease Trump. Neetu Garcha provides insight into the controversy surrounding this decision.
In other news, Donald Trump Jr. made a controversial visit to Greenland, claiming to be a tourist while his father expresses interest in taking over the territory. Despite previous suggestions by Trump that Greenland should belong to the U.S., it remains a Danish territory, with Denmark’s prime minister making it clear that the territory is not for sale. Jackson Proskow reports on the latest developments in this territorial dispute.
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