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Canada's Prime Minister Opens TIFF 2025 with Dig at Trump: 'Don’t Push a Canadian Too Far'

Mark Carney subtly criticized U.S. trade policies amid a tariffs war while honoring John Candy's legacy, highlighting Canada's threatened sovereignty and identity, officials said.

Summary by Entertainment Weekly
Mark Carney appeared at the opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival, "John Candy: I Like Me." Courtesy of Todd Williamson; Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Mark Carney and Donald TrumpHow's this for making an international splash, eh?Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney helped kick off the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where he took the opportunity to take a subtle jab at United States President Donald Trum…

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The Hamilton SpectatorThe Hamilton Spectator
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TIFF day 1 recap: Mark Carney takes stage to praise John Candy — and makes veiled jab at Trump

Angelina Jolie among celebs expected at TIFF; John Candy documentary premiers tonight; plus all you need to know about the Toronto International Film Festival.

·Hamilton, Canada
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Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
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Canada's Prime Minister opens TIFF 2025 with dig at Trump: 'Don’t push a Canadian too far'

Mark Carney appeared at the opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival, "John Candy: I Like Me." Courtesy of Todd Williamson; Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Mark Carney and Donald TrumpHow's this for making an international splash, eh?Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney helped kick off the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where he took the opportunity to take a subtle jab at United States President Donald Trum…

·United States
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The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter
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Mark Carney Takes Subtle Jab at Trump Opening Toronto Film Fest: “Don’t Push a Canadian Too Far”

The country's leader also paid tribute to TIFF's opening night film 'John Candy: I Like Me.'

·Los Angeles, United States
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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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