U.S. Withholding N95 Masks, Turning Away Canadians On Cruises Sparks Outrage On Social Media
With the novel coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc across the globe, some countries have chosen to become more insular, while others have continued to try to maintain strong partnerships.
Canadians on social media took the time on Saturday to remind the U.S. about what kind of country Canada has always been when their neighbours needed them, with many tweets beginning: ”Dear America.”
The tweets come amidst news that U.S. President Donald Trump pressured N95 respirator manufacturer 3M to stop exporting the masks to Canada.
Warning: Some of the following tweets contain explicit language.
Dear America:
Canada diverted & landed 230 planes on 9/11, keeping 30,000 US passengers safe. In 1980, we rescued 6 US diplomats from Iran. We were in WW2 before you; we fought side by side. In Nov please elect a president that values the Canadian-USA relationship. Love, Canada— Canadian Politics (@canadianpoli) April 4, 2020
Dear America,
We know you're better than this. We had your back in Afghanistan. We took care of your people when your air space was shutdown on 9/11. We sent our fire fighters to CA. Linesmen after huricanes. Where's the love man?! pic.twitter.com/VTGOAGx4ZG— Archangel ❎ (@Archangel_X__) April 4, 2020
Dear America,
On 9/11 we were there for you. In Afghanistan, we were there for you. We're here for you now. We'll be here for you in the future. Even if you don't send us the masks.
But, really, if you elect Trump again, you might just be on your own. I know you say that's— Juan Solo (@juanjoseiturbe) April 4, 2020
Dear America: Trump ordered @3M to to stop selling Canada desperately N91 masks.
Canada saved your butts during the Iran Hostage Crisis
Canada housed & fed 40K Americans on 9/11 and after fought in YOUR war.
Trudeau is too polite so I’ll say it for him:
YOU OWE US A FAVOUR!! pic.twitter.com/qIjTId0ESK— LadyMephisto (@lisaelyea) April 4, 2020