Canada, Toronto, Prime Minister's residence. Since the British Cabinet had moved here from Britain, things had gradually gotten back on track. Of course, there had been no shortage of struggles along the way. The powers of the Governor General of Canada and the prime minister had already been stripped away. Canada had now become a place where Churchill called the shots.
There was no helping it. Canada had become the British Empire's last foothold. If they could not seize control here, revival would be utterly impossible. Under such circumstances, the Governor General of Canada and the prime minister became sacrifices. Although they wielded considerable power locally in Canada, without control of the military, they simply could not contend with Churchill.
Canada's situation had now stabilized. The British Empire was lingering here on its last breath, enjoying its final glory.
With the United States stepping forward, Germany had not launched an attack on Canada. But likewise, if the British Empire dared to play petty tricks—such as dispatching fleets to attack German merchant ships, or engaging in other actions that harmed Germany's interests—what awaited them would be Germany's savage blows. The consequences were simply beyond what the British could bear.
Thus, the British Cabinet's policy was to avoid provoking the Germans as much as possible until their strength had gradually recovered. They would develop themselves first, restore their power, and then wait quietly for the right moment.
However, this did not mean the British were willing to watch Germany grow stronger day by day. After all, the Germans had already begun attacking Britain's remaining colonies. As Germany swallowed those colonies one bite at a time, its strength would grow even greater. By then, it would become even more difficult for Britain to defeat Germany. If they could cause Germany a few small