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Still, no one predicted this outcome.In light of it, much has been made of Americans looking to flee north. On cue, Canadians used obnoxious hashtags to express how grateful they are to live in a country that's so inclusive.But are we really immune from having our own Trump-style whitelash?When I got to work, one of the first emails waiting for me (subject line: Progress) went like this:"The good, God fearing people of the great nation of America have chosen. Maybe you should look in the mirror and realize how ignorant the propaganda people like you helped nurture and spread against President Trump." It suggested "Satanists" like me beg for the lord's forgiveness."Hopefully Canada will find its own Mr. Trump and follow America's lead."Easy enough to brush off as the ramblings of an alt-right troll. Less easy, though, to dismiss Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch, who expressed glee that Americans "threw out the elites" by electing Trump."It's an exciting message and one that we need delivered in Canada," she said in a fundraising email Wednesday.Read more: I Look to America and All I See Is the End
Leitch, who is leading the Conservative race according to a new poll, previously stated she wants immigrants to be screened for "Canadian values" such as "intolerance towards other religions, cultures and sexual orientations, violent and/or misogynist behaviour." (The irony is painful.)
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