Go Ad Free

On Tuesday's live stream, Sheila Gunn Reid and Lise Merle reacted to Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner's recent speech in Parliament which highlighted the historical importance of Canada maintaining a strong relationship with the U.S.

Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Rempel Garner attempted to highlight the necessity of Canada embracing strong relations with its southern neighbour, as has been the case for generations.

"Of late, there have been a lot of terse words said about Canadian - US relations," the Conservative MP wrote on X. "Today I tried something a little different."

Of late, there have been a lot of terse words said about Canadian - US relations.

Today I tried something a little different. pic.twitter.com/b46DVYeIQT

— Michelle Rempel Garner (@MichelleRempel) October 27, 2025

"For generations, Canada and the U.S. have shared the world's longest undefended border, fought together on the battlefield against evil, maintained strong trade ties, and joined our nations through marriages like mine," she said.

"The peace, freedom, and prosperity we have shared has helped to bring stability to the world. To continue, we must each safeguard our economies and societies through smart policies, strong militaries, robust protections for our democratic institutions," Rempel Garner continued.

"And frankly, by seeking to understand the complexities that each of our nations face in our hopes and challenges," she added.

Trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. were recently halted by President Trump after the Ontario government released an anti-tariff video featuring comments from former president Ronald Reagan.