Pearl Whamond, a Montreal nurse, expresses her displeasure regarding President Trump's policies, leading her to boycott American products. She reflects on the change in US-Canada relations, noting a rising sense of Canadian national pride, particularly in Quebec, in response to what she perceives as growing animosity from some Americans. Pearl shares her feelings about traveling to the US, emphasizing safety concerns and the fear of being separated from her husband, a Mexican national. Her experiences illustrate a broader sentiment among Canadians fostering unity and national identity amid political tensions.
"I'm feeling hatred toward Canada as if we're just piggybacking off the States or taking the US for granted... I'm not feeling that anymore."
"Now I'm noticing a bunch of national pride that we didn't see before, especially in Quebec... If Quebec is pissed off enough to fly the Canadian flag, something's really wrong."
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