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On the Canadian side, Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials have been working diligently to maintain a positive working relationship with the U.S. administration. Meanwhile, Doug Ford, Ontario’s mayor and a key figure behind the controversial ad, has been criticized for inciting tensions. Reports suggest that Carney has been attempting to reach Trump to calmed the situation and urge restraint, emphasizing that such provocative exchanges are counterproductive.
It is believed that the ad launched by Ford was intended to rally nationalist sentiment, but it has been viewed as unhelpful and provocative. Canadian officials hope that the sharp rhetoric can be toned down promptly, fearing that sustained hostility could harm trade relations that are vital to both economies.