Jagmeet Singh says another Trump presidency would be a 'disaster'

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Donald Trump's return to the White House would be a «disaster» and would mean «trouble» for Canada.

«This is an unmitigated disaster. Donald Trump is an egomaniac who is charged with multiple crimes and has been convicted of inappropriate activity,» Singh told reporters ahead of Trump winning a second Republican primary Tuesday night.

«His goal is vengeance. He's openly running on an egomaniac, vengeance-filled motive to become the president. And it is incredibly disturbing to watch this.»

Trump's return to power, Singh said, would mean «a lot of trouble… a lot of worry and fear for» Canadians.

«It's going to be bad,» he added.

Singh made the comments Tuesday while attending the NDP caucus retreat in Edmonton.

Joe Biden, the incumbent, is expected to face Trump in November's election. Trump is the overwhelming favourite to win the Republican party's nomination — and he strengthened his hold on the nomination with a win in the New Hampshire state primary on Tuesday night.

Trump's return was also top of mind for Liberals as they wrapped up their cabinet retreat in Montreal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office said in a statement that the cabinet «discussed ways to strengthen Canada's relationship with the United States» ahead of the presidential election.

Trudeau announced «a Team Canada engagement strategy» to be co-led by International Trade Minister Mary Ng, Industry Minister François Philippe-Champagne and Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman.

In his comments, Trudeau struck a diplomatic tone. He said it's important for the Canadian government to work constructively with «whatever administration is in place.»

Trudeau said his government made it through the challenges the previous Trump