Is Canada prepared for a fundamentally different relationship with the United States — or are we simply waiting for Donald Trump to leave office?

On this episode of Inside Politics with Koop and Klein, Kevin Klein and political science professor Royce Koop dig into some uncomfortable questions facing Canadians.

Why does political turmoil appear to receive different treatment depending on which party is involved? Was this really the right time for Prime Minister Mark Carney to vacation in Tuscany while critical U.S. trade negotiations continue? And after months of concessions and promises, what exactly is Canada getting in return?

The conversation goes well beyond Carney and Trump.

Koop argues Canadians should prepare for the possibility that American protectionism will survive Trump, particularly with figures such as J.D. Vance playing an increasingly important role in Republican politics.

Klein asks whether Canada needs a dramatically different strategy at home: lower taxes, more private investment, faster resource development, stronger manufacturing and policies that leave Canadians with more money to spend in their own economy.

They also tackle government spending, rising property and school taxes, declining purchasing power and why a personal email to your elected representative may carry considerably more influence than most Canadians realize.

No slogans. No party talking points. A serious conversation about the decisions affecting Canadians in the real world.

Inside Politics with Koop and Klein — Canadian politics for real people.

WATCH, COMMENT & JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Should Carney have remained in Canada during the trade negotiations? Do you trust the political coverage you are getting from Canadian media? And should Canada stop waiting for Washington and fundamentally change its economic strategy?

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