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Ex-Canada PM Jean Chretien tells US: ‘never mistake our generosity for weakness’

Ex-Canada PM Jean Chretien tells US: ‘never mistake our generosity for weakness’
South China Morning Post Friday 11 September 2026, 23:14 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read
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Standing in the town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien marked the 25th anniversary on Friday with a pointed message for the US: “Never mistake our generosity for weakness.” The 92-year-old former leader, who was prime minister at the time of the attacks, drew a standing ovation after telling his “American friends” that Canadians may be tolerant and kind but “we bow to no one”. US Ambassador to Canada...

Standing in the town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien marked the 25th anniversary on Friday with a pointed message for the US: “Never mistake our generosity for weakness.” The 92-year-old former leader, who was prime minister at the time of the attacks, drew a standing ovation after telling his “American friends” that Canadians may be tolerant and kind but “we bow to no one”. US Ambassador to Canada Pete...
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