Trumps tariff threat provokes wave of patriotism in Canada, polls show – National [Video]

Two new polls suggest Quebeckers are feeling pretty good about their relationship with Canada these days.

Between December and February, the share of Quebecers who said they were “very proud” or “proud” to be Canadian increased 13 points from 45 per cent to 58 per cent, according to an Angus Reid poll conducted online Sunday and Monday.

The online poll was conducted among 1,811 respondents and has no margin of error. It says the percentage of people in Quebec expressing pride in Canada increased faster than it did in the country as a whole. The poll recorded an average increase in national pride across Canada of nine points, from 58 per cent to 67 per cent.

The Prairies are dragging the average down, with Alberta up three points, Saskatchewan up four points and Manitoba down four points. Reported pride in Canadian identity is up 12 points in B.C., nine points …