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The catalyst for much of the recent discord was a provocative advertisement launched by Ontario's Premier Doug Ford, which was perceived in the U.S. as propagandistic and offensive. The ad, which involved the use of Ronald Reagan's voice out of context—originally speaking about tariffs—was criticized for fostering anti-American sentiment. Canadian officials and media perceived it as a political maneuver aimed at swaying public opinion amidst upcoming elections and legal decisions.