The unfailing politeness of Canadians is a national character trait recognised the world over, but expats living in the UK, readying their postal ballots for next week’s momentous elections, are in no mood for niceties.
“If you mess with Canadians, we’ll hit back,” says Sarah Helppi, a 44-year-old Toronto native turned Londoner who has just posted her ballot for what she calls the most important Canadian vote in her lifetime.
