Leah, I think you miss the point entirely. 

Not a Trudeau supporter myself, but I have to say Trudeau's strategists played the game perfectly and for the benefit of the vast majority of Canadians whose bottom line is their jobs and well being. Involving Ivanka Trump (for whom her father clearly has great admiration) was very politically astute, even if it actually accomplished nothing.  

As many have said, taking a self-righteous tone of indignation around Trump's immigration policies would have bought nothing but trouble for Canada. 

Now if only Trudeau could manage our deficit and out of control spending, I might actually vote for him in 3 years.