A recent column in American Thinker by Noel S. Williams takes aim at Canada’s national identity—or the lack thereof—and argues that the country’s French-speaking population is a particular problem. The piece, published August 28, 2026, contends that Canadian politicians have embraced multiculturalism to the point of having no cohesive national character.
Williams quotes former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as saying it was a “good thing” that Canada has no core national identity. The column describes Trudeau as a “leftist idiot” and also criticizes current Prime Minister Mark Carney, suggesting he needs a “thorough regimen of testosterone replacement therapy” to embody the “muscular liberalism” that former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron advocated.
The column asserts that Canada is a “confusing hodgepodge of cultures,” with roots primarily British but also French. About 22% of Canadians speak French, many living in Quebec, with another heavily French-influenced area being Ontario—especially around Ottawa, where the federal government is based. Williams writes that this is “very problematic,” adding that dealing with “Frenchies” in Canada is as bad as dealing with the French in France.
By contrast, the column praises regions with more British influence, particularly Alberta and Saskatchewan, which it says benefit from early British and Commonwealth settlement patterns. Alberta is described as the most U.S.-friendly and culturally American-leaning province, with strong cultural and economic ties to the United States.
Alberta’s Secession Vote
The column highlights a non-binding vote pending on whether Alberta should secede from Canada. It cites polls showing secession support could be as high as 30%. Williams argues that after “decades of Alberta subsidizing the rest of Canada,” such support is understandable.
The piece frames the Alberta situation as a test of national sovereignty in the modern era, asking how a nation can be a nation without a national identity or border. It also suggests that Canada might be thumbing its nose at the U.S. for political expediency, given upcoming elections and a desire to influence American midterms. The column warns that Canada would be mistaken to think China would be a reliable trading partner.
Williams concludes by emphasizing the importance of free speech, writing that “now more than ever, the ability to speak our minds is crucial to the republic we cherish.”
The column is part of American Thinker‘s opinion section, and it reflects a conservative viewpoint on Canada’s political and cultural landscape. It is important to note that the column’s characterizations—such as calling French-speaking Canadians “supercilious” and using pejorative language—are the author’s own opinions, not factual statements. The piece also implies that Alberta’s secession movement is gaining momentum, but it provides no additional context beyond the cited poll figures.
As with any opinion piece, readers should weigh the author’s assertions against other sources and consider the political motivations behind such commentary. The column’s framing of Canada’s identity crisis and its focus on French-speaking Canadians is likely to generate debate, especially given the ongoing political tensions between Canada and the U.S. mentioned in the piece.
Source: www.americanthinker.com — https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/08/the-problem-with-canada-frenchies/