Americans are paying more attention to Canada. Should we worry?

https://i.cbc.ca/ais/c7d57d4d-66f2-447a-90cf-d8ff4f823e11,1776889960436/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C350%2C6718%2C3778%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="A man wearing an American flag walks by police guarding the Canadian parliament building from demonstrators protesting the country's COVID-19 restrictions, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Ottawa, Ontario.

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American media, politicians and other right-wing influencers are paying more attention than ever before to Canada's domestic politics.

Why does the MAGAsphere suddenly care so much, and what does it mean for Canada?