The Canadian stance on Donald Trump can be summarized through a series of policies and statements that emerged during and after his previous presidency. Here is a summary of the Canadian position towards Trump and its impact on the relations between the two countries:

1. Bilateral Relations and Trade:

• The relations between Canada and the United States experienced some tensions during Trump's presidency, especially regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Trump had described the agreement as a "disaster" for the United States and threatened to withdraw from it unless it was amended. This led to new negotiations that resulted in the signing of a new agreement known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which included some amendments that Canada accepted to avoid the agreement's collapse.

2. Foreign Policy and Global Positions:

• Canada, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, often found itself at odds with Trump's foreign policies. For instance, when Trump withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, Canada expressed its disappointment and emphasized its commitment to international cooperation in combating climate change.

• Canada supported international multilateralism and global cooperation agreements, while Trump adopted a more nationalist approach under the slogan "America First."

3. Political Tensions:

• There were moments of personal tension between Trump and Trudeau. At one point, Trump described Trudeau as "very dishonest" during the G7 summit in Canada in 2018, after Trudeau made comments about the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum.

• Later, some sarcastic comments from Trudeau and other leaders at the NATO summit regarding Trump's lengthy press conferences emerged, which provoked Trump's criticism and led him to leave the summit early.

4. Human Rights and Immigration:

• Canada criticized Trump's immigration policies, particularly the decision to ban citizens from certain Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. In contrast, Canada welcomed refugees and immigrants from around the world and reinforced the country's image as an open and multicultural society.

5. The Position After Presidency:

• After Trump's presidency ended, Canada continued to monitor the American political situation and the impact of Trump's policies on American society and international alliances. Canada maintained a cautious position, keeping track of political movements related to the possibility of his candidacy for presidency again and the impact of that on economic and geopolitical issues.

In a previous stance, former President Donald Trump described Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "two-faced," after a video surfaced showing leaders "mocking" Trump without realizing they were being recorded.

Overall, the Canadian stance towards Trump was characterized by a balance between attempting to maintain friendly relations with its strongest neighbor and upholding its principles and values in foreign policy and international cooperation.