Canadian officials say they are ready to face escalating US trade pressures. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stressed the country will not be deterred by incoming policies. GAFAM firms including Google and Meta say they will oppose Canadian pressure, according to Marc Miller.

Meanwhile, Quebec artists have rallied against Trump's plans to contest the province's French-language content legislation. The protests follow threats focused on regulations governing content on online platforms. Canadian representatives hold their ground as trade tensions with the US expand across several areas.