--- title: "Americans in Canada hope for improved US relations after midterms" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/americans-in-canada-hope-for-improved-us-relations-after-midterms" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/americans-in-canada-hope-for-improved-us-relations-after-midterms" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/americans-in-canada-hope-for-improved-us-relations-after-midterms.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/americans-in-canada-hope-for-improved-us-relations-after-midterms" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-11-08T12:05:16.326Z" source_reported: "2026-11-08T11:00:48.000Z" updated: "2026-11-08T12:05:16.326Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-08T12:00:17.766955+00:00" --- # Americans in Canada hope for improved US relations after midterms *Immigrants express relief and optimism following Democratic victories, while experts urge caution.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. One full report and 10 digests cover the story, with the full report naming sources and attributing claims. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. The report includes quotes from affected individuals and an expert, and separates fact from opinion. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The headline accurately reflects the content of the article and is not sensationalized. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Americans who have immigrated to Canada expressed relief and optimism following the Democratic Party's victories in the U.S. midterm elections. - Immigrants cited dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's presidency and specific events like the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as reasons for leaving the U.S. - Experts suggest it is too early to definitively assess the future of U.S.-Canada relations, pointing to ongoing trade disputes and concerns about American democracy. - No right-rated outlets covered the story. Lucia Lloyd, who immigrated to Canada in 2019, stated that dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's presidency and the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court were key factors in her decision to move. Lloyd, now a priest in Bowmanville, Ontario, expressed relief and hope for improved U.S.-Canada relations following the Democratic midterm election victories. She noted that the results offered a potential check on Trump's powers and could lead to a gradual improvement in bilateral ties after a period of heightened tension. Kate Kitchen, a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen residing in Peterborough, Ontario, shared similar sentiments, expressing optimism about mending the economic and cultural relationship between the two nations. She viewed the Democratic wins as a positive sign, suggesting that the newly elected officials are intelligent and compassionate. Matthew Lebo, a political scientist at Western University, acknowledged being more optimistic after the midterms but cautioned that it is too soon to celebrate the future of the U.S.-Canada relationship. Lebo indicated that Canadians are primarily concerned about the ongoing tariff war and the state of American democracy. ## Disagreement on the impact of the midterms While Lucia Lloyd expressed a "huge sense of relief" and hope that U.S.-Canada relations might gradually improve, Matthew Lebo, a political scientist, stated it is too soon to celebrate the future of the relationship. Lebo noted that it will take a few more elections to determine if American voters will reject what he described as overt racism, threats to immigrants, and cruelty in politics. He also pointed out that Canadians are primarily worried about the ongoing tariff war and the state of American democracy. ## What the coverage left out No right-rated outlets reported on this story. The digests did not include specific details about the extent of the tariff war or the specific policies of the newly elected Democrats that might impact U.S.-Canada relations, beyond general statements about potential pushback against Trump's tariffs. ## Who covered it Shares of the 11 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 82% (9) - Centre: 18% (2) - Right: 0% (0) 0 of 11 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-08T12:00:17.766955+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-08T12:30:18.580Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports focused on the personal reasons Americans have immigrated to Canada, citing dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's presidency and specific political events. Lucia Lloyd's immigration in 2019 due to concerns over Trump's policies and the Kavanaugh confirmation was a central point. These reports highlighted Lloyd's expressed relief and hope for improved U.S.-Canada relations following the Democratic midterm victories, framing the election results as a potential positive shift. The digests also included the perspective of Kate Kitchen, a dual citizen who shared optimism about mending ties. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports highlighted the personal stories of Americans in Canada, such as Lucia Lloyd's reasons for immigrating and her subsequent relief and hope for better U.S.-Canada relations after the midterm elections. These reports also included the views of political scientist Matthew Lebo, who offered a more cautious perspective, noting that Canadians are concerned about the tariff war and the state of American democracy. The centre-rated outlets presented both the optimism of immigrants and the expert's measured outlook. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 8 - veryHigh: 3 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/americans-in-canada-hope-close-ties-will-return) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/ontario-news/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms-12993619) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [Barrie Today](https://barrietoday.com/ontario-news/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms-12993619) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/ontario-news/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms-12993619) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/ontario-news/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms-12993619) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/ontario-news/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms-12993619) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/ontario-news/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms-12993619) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/ontario-news/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms-12993619) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/08/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/politics/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms/article_795b3e6b-c820-5025-95ac-cbc0b223230c.html) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms - [The Record](https://therecord.com/politics/americans-in-canada-hope-for-closer-ties-between-two-countries-after-midterms/article_d2dbc3b6-0c99-5286-a5a4-73a10661dbee.html) — Americans in Canada hope for closer ties between two countries after midterms ## Questions **Why did Lucia Lloyd immigrate to Canada?** Lucia Lloyd immigrated to Canada in 2019, citing dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's presidency and the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as her primary reasons. She felt the U.S. administration's actions were detrimental to international relations. **What are Canadians' main concerns regarding the U.S. after the midterms?** According to political scientist Matthew Lebo, Canadians are primarily concerned about the ongoing tariff war between the two countries and the general state of American democracy. He noted that the U.S. has been perceived as sliding toward an authoritarian system, a trend accelerated under Donald Trump. **What is the expert opinion on the future of U.S.-Canada relations?** Political scientist Matthew Lebo stated that while he is more optimistic following the midterm elections, it is too soon to celebrate the future of the U.S.-Canada relationship. He suggested that it will take several more election cycles to determine if American voters will consistently reject policies he described as racist or cruel. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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