Call out the local naysayers, really listen to the needs of business and residents, find the opportunities in the crisis, and more. City Hall needn't be passive.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

It is clear by now that U.S. President Donald Trump has Canada in the crosshairs. While he has threatened, paused, levied and equivocated on his tariff threats, it is evident that Canada is now, at the very least, in economic conflict with our closest neighbour and largest trading partner. Trump’s attempts to undermine and destabilize us are unlikely to end soon.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

And while Canadians quite ordinarily complain about all manner of government action or inaction, these times are not ordinary. Canadians are looking to the authorities for leadership and assurance.

Federal and provincial governments have........

© Ottawa Citizen