Some Canadians who live close to the US border don’t talk about politics very often.
Ernie, 85, who resides in the Canadian town of Fort Erie, which is located across the Niagara River from Buffalo, New York, claims that he doesn’t discuss politics or religion.
However, with the US presidential election quickly coming, politics can come up for others in Fort Erie, Ontario, especially after a few beers.
Lauren, a US-born bartender at Southsides Patio Bar & Grill, a short stroll from the Peace Bridge that spans the two nations, says she often has to mediate political disputes.
It occurs, particularly after a few beverages.
She shakes her head and smiles, “Everyone’s voice is heard here.”
Every weekday, an estimated 500,000 Mexicans enter the United States legitimately, including Ana.
They have a stake in maintaining friendly relations between the two nations. The impact on us is profound. “It’s really intense,” Ana says through the window of her automobile.
It is safe to assume that the results of the US presidential election, which is scheduled for November 5th, will have a significant impact outside of the country, as over 155 million Americans are expected to cast ballots. Not even more so than its two biggest economic partners, Mexico and Canada.
