DON’T LAUGH. DON’T SMILE.

It’s almost guaranteed the next occupant of the White House will not be as nice to Trudeau as Obama. That’s why the PM was careful not to do, say or imply anything remotely partisan. “The relationship, the friendship between our two countries goes far beyond any two individuals or any ideologies … I look forward to working with whomever they choose to send to this White House,” Trudeau said when a reporter tried to goad him into commenting on Donald Trump. Still, some titters could be heard from the Canadian seats when a reporter asked Obama if he felt “responsible” for Trump.