Governor cites 'South Park' to highlight US-Canada friendship

Colorado Governor Jared Polis celebrated the friendship between the United States and Canada during the first Canada-Colorado Friendship Day on March 16. He highlighted the strong ties between the two countries and expressed appreciation for their collaborations. Polis used popular culture to illustrate this bond, mentioning fictional characters from the animated show South Park. He noted that Ike Broflovski, a character from the show, is from Canada, and referenced the comedic duo Terrance and Phillip, emphasizing their popularity among fans. In a social media post, Polis said the relationship with Canada brings many benefits to Coloradans, including jobs and trade opportunities. He encouraged solidarity with Canada, especially amid tensions related to trade policies. His comments followed recent tariffs imposed by former President Trump on goods from Canada and other countries. Polis criticized these tariffs, stating they would raise costs for Coloradans and harm the economy. He reaffirmed his commitment to support allies like Canada.