For the first time in 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are competing in the World Series, and they have Vladimir Guerrero Jr to thank.

At the White House earlier this month, US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were asked about Canadians who, furious over tariffs and annexation threats, had canceled travel to the United States.

Despite holding passports from other nations, many Blue Jays players and coaches have an adopted national pride.

The good-natured Canadian smack talk began before Freddie Freeman even cleared customs late Wednesday night. A citizen of both the United States and Canada, Freeman presented his American passport to the agent at the airport -- which evidently prompted a raised eyebrow.

The MLB playoff run comes as Canadians are feeling an undeniable sense of betrayal against U.S. President Donald Trump.

Canadian retail sales grew by 1.0% in August from July at C$70.40 billion ($50.30 billion), on higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on Thursday. Sales likely decreased 0.

Canada and Ontario are investing $3 billion to build what they expect to be the first small modular reactors in a Group of Seven country. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford announced the funding at the Darlington Nuclear Station in Bowmanville,

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to get All-Star infielder Bo Bichette back for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.