While active Canadian politicians mostly avoid commenting on Donald Trump’s campaign for U.S. president, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien did not hold back yesterday. The feisty former leader was speaking at a university fundraising campaign in Toronto and told the audience Trump is “taking away the dignity of public life,” reports Canadian Press.
When asked directly about the Trump campaign, Chretien called it “unbelievable.” He made a reference to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s recent illness saying, “When Hillary had pneumonia, there are pills to help you against pneumonia, but apparently there is no pill against something like stupidity.”
Second former leader to criticize Trump
Another former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell has called Trump ‘a self-celebrating sexual predator.’
The current prime minister Justin Trudeau has carefully avoided commenting on the presidential candidates saying he would work with whomever the American people choose as their leader. When queried most recently though, he did say he is a feminist who stands against violence against women. Nine women have recently said they were kissed or touched by Trump without their consent.
As for concern about protectionist talk, Chretien unconcerned
Canadians have been concerned that Trump has vowed to tear up the Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico if he is elected. And Clinton too has made some protectionist comments.
Chretien did not appear concerned and said “it’s always like that” during U.S. presidential campaigns, but attitudes change once presidents are in office.
Canada and the U.S. exchanged $2.4 billion dollars’ worth of goods and services every day in 2015.
With files rom Canadian Press
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