Does the U.S. need Canada?

President Trump doubled down on his criticism of Canada this week, arguing that the U.S. doesn’t need Canadian oil, auto or lumber. He said if Canada becomes the 51st state, it wouldn’t face tariffs. Does the U.S. need Canada?

Plus, Pierre Poilievre weighed in on the gender debate and says there’s only two genders. Meanwhile, Jagmeet Singh wants Canada to provide refuge for trans individuals from the U.S.

And Steven Guilbeault has endorsed Mark Carney for Liberal leader and seems to be backing down on the carbon tax after years of defending the tax a the only viable climate plan.

These stories and more on Off the Record with Isaac Lamoureux, Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Rachel Parker!