Sunday, June 28, 2026
ADVT 
National

'Emotional support Canadians' look after Americans

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Nov, 2020 12:00 AM
  • 'Emotional support Canadians' look after Americans

To Americans in need of a little comfort while anticipating the results of the last night's election: Canada's got you covered.

Social media users are volunteering to be "emotional support Canadians" to their southern neighbours as the anxiety of U.S. presidential race drags on past voting day.

Marvel star Simu Liu, electropop singer Lights, director Michael Greyeyes and swine sensation Esther the Wonder Pig are among the high-profile Canucks who have offered their services.

On Twitter Liu encouraged Americans to look after themselves, suggesting self-care tips such as taking a walk, calling friends or drinking a glass of water.

While many Americans welcomed the cross-border outreach on social media, some Canadians felt our emotional energy should be directed at problems closer to home.

Many Twitter users noted the irony of Canadians extending a hand to another country while failing to address its own issues with systemic racism against Indigenous Peoples.

Photo courtesy of IStock. 

MORE National ARTICLES

Child Abuse A Big Concern During Covid-19 Outbreak

Child Abuse A Big Concern During Covid-19 Outbreak
Agencies that serve abused children are bracing for an increase in abuse cases as they reduce their services because of COVID-19.

Child Abuse A Big Concern During Covid-19 Outbreak

Anxiety High As Canada, U.S. Prepare To Turn Away Casual Travellers At Midnight

Anxiety High As Canada, U.S. Prepare To Turn Away Casual Travellers At Midnight
Freeland pleaded for "patience and understanding" as she acknowledged that the government's agreement with the U.S. has been rushed into place, given the life-threatening urgency required in curbing the spread of COVID-19.

Anxiety High As Canada, U.S. Prepare To Turn Away Casual Travellers At Midnight

Quebec To Move All Lottery Ticket Sales Online To Avoid Spread Of COVID-19

Quebec To Move All Lottery Ticket Sales Online To Avoid Spread Of COVID-19
MONTREAL - Quebec's lottery corporation says it will soon sell lottery tickets only online amid fears of the novel coronavirus.

Quebec To Move All Lottery Ticket Sales Online To Avoid Spread Of COVID-19

Liquor Stores Adjust Hours In B.C. But Remain Open To Deal With Covid-19

VANCOUVER - Liquor stores in British Columbia are adjusting their hours but will remain open as Vancouver ordered restaurants to stop offering dine-in services at midnight on Friday.    

Liquor Stores Adjust Hours In B.C. But Remain Open To Deal With Covid-19

Call For Covid-19 Protective Equipment Spurs College, Distiller, TV Show To Help

VICTORIA - The novel coronavirus shut down the respiratory therapy program at Fanshawe College but that didn't stop the school from supplying much needed frontline equipment to fight COVID-19.

Call For Covid-19 Protective Equipment Spurs College, Distiller, TV Show To Help

'Unprecedented' Measures To Fight COVID-19 Continue As Cases Surpass 1,000

The federal government unveiled historic new measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, promising a sweeping revamp of the national industrial landscape while closing the country's doors to some who might once have been welcome.

'Unprecedented' Measures To Fight COVID-19 Continue As Cases Surpass 1,000