I agree on the narcissist front. That's why at the end of the story, I pointed out his insecurity. And yes, your acquaintance sounds like one too. The inflated sense of self-importance (how dare those traffic lights inconvenience him? ).
I think Canada is low hanging fruit for him. He figured it'd be an easy fight to win.
As for Trudeau, he hasn't got that good looking wife anymore. She left him.