14 h. ago Most Americans have no interest in Canada becoming the '51st state', poll shows

Nine in 10 Canadians would vote 'no' in a referendum on annexation, while six in 10 Americans also have no interest in the idea.

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41 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Donald Trump's latest tariffs threats a reflection of his delusion

In his own mind, Trump knows everything about everything. He cannot hear the truth from anyone else because he is deafened by the sound of his own voice filling his ears.

Economics

43 h. ago Airline cuts promo of U.S. destinations as 'Canadians may view this negatively'

Porter Airlines said it's shifting its marketing focus and reducing promotions for its U.S. destinations.The airline, headquartered in Toronto and launched in 2006, currently flies to 16 cities in the U.S. However, with the uncertainty brought on by the U.S.-Canada trade war, Porter Airlines said it's cutting back on promoting its destinations in the U.S.In an email statement, a representative said, "We've scaled back marketing our U.S. destinations, as some Canadians may view this negatively."A quick look at the airline's social media reveals a shift in focus toward promoting domestic destinations in the past few weeks."We are at the point of the winter season when capacity transitions to summer schedules, where 75 per cent of our peak capacity is planned for domestic routes," they stated.In response to tariffs and U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Canada becoming the 51st state, several Canadians have said they've cancelled their U.S. trips.Travel agency Flight Cen...

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47 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Advantageous for Liberal Leader Mark Carney to call an election quickly

The Liberals will also jump early so Carney doesn’t have to govern long, doesn’t have to face weeks or months of withering questioning and criticism in the House of Commons.

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64 h. ago NDP calls on Smith to cancel ‘despicable’ PragerU appearance with Ben Shapiro

Right-wing media personality Ben Shapiro has referred to Canada as the 51st state and PragerU has been criticized for distorting history and downplaying slavery and climate change.

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3 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Mark Carney had an easy ride into role as Liberal leader and new PM

Very little effort was made to dig into his real record as central bank governor.

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3 d. ago With U.S. threats of making Canada the 51st state, hundreds rally on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill for the “Elbows up, Canada” rally as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens economywide tariffs and making the country into the 51st state. The “Elbows up, Canada” rally comes together after four days of planning, drawing big name speakers including former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy, Ottawa […]

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4 d. ago Large majority of Canadians reject Trump’s annexation overtures, poll suggests

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests few Canadians are open to President Donald Trump’s repeated pitches for Canada to become a U.S. state, though interest in it rises among Conservative supporters and those living in Alberta. The Leger poll, released this week, says just nine per cent of Canadians want Canada to become the 51st […]

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5 d. ago B.C. premier takes his ‘pissed off’ message to U.S. audience amid Trump threats

Eby appeared on ABC News Friday morning, where he was asked for his response to Trump's repeated statements about making Canada the 51st state. 

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5 d. ago IS TRUMP A HIDDEN GENIUS? Or is he a flaky, impulsive leader who wants attention

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnist Lorne Gunter says he wants people to stop trying to convince him that Trump is smarter than all of us. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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5 d. ago Did King Charles subtly show support for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threats?

'It may be merely symbolic but King Charles began specifically wearing Canadian military honours in public, after his visit with Justin Trudeau,' wrote MP Hedy Fry on X

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5 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton council throwing good money after bad

Here’s an idea for city council: Council’s executive committee voted Wednesday to recommend to the entire council that they extend the Downtown community revitalization levy (CRL) by a further 10 years to keep all that fabulous revitalization momentum going. (I’m being facetious.) But the CRL for Downtown was put in place in 2015 and can […]

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6 d. ago Iconic 'I am Canadian' ad is back with a new twist amid U.S. trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has endorsed a tongue-in-cheek update to the iconic "I am Canadian" ad amid the trade war with the United States.Nova Scotia resident Jeff Douglas, the face behind the viral 2000s Molson Canadian ad officially titled "The Rant," returned to the stage after 25 years.An updated version of the famous speech that popularized the saying "I am Canadian" was uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday.Trudeau shared the video on X on Thursday morning. "Good to have you back," reads the post.Good to have you back. pic.twitter.com/NR6IXqve1O— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 6, 2025This time around, instead of debunking Canadian stereotypes, Douglas clapped back at U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of turning Canada into the 51st state."They mistake our modesty for meekness, our kindness for consent, our nation for another star on their flag, and our love of a hot, cheesy poutine with their love of a hot, cheesy Putin," says...

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6 d. ago Bell: Get a grip, Canadians — Canada is not going to be Trump's 51st state

When Trump tariffs become Canadians talking about the death of Canada I feel we're trapped in a Tom Clancy novel

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6 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Canada the 51st state? Never! And Trudeau should know better

Justin Trudeau told reporters Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal “is to destroy the Canadian economy so he can try to annex the country.” The prime minister is channelling his inner drama teacher again. That’s over the top. And it’s strategically foolish to so badly misinterpret your adversary’s goal. But it’s consistent with earlier […]

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7 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Best response to U.S. tariffs is building a cross

Good Lord, it took the worst U.S. president I can remember to make me agree with the worst Canadian prime minister ever. After Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods (10 per cent on energy) beginning Tuesday, Trudeau responded by imposed 25 per cent tariffs on about […]

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8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Cutting off oil and other exports to U.S. is a good back

Let’s keep the oil cutoff in our back pockets for a month or two to see how all of this shakes out.

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9 d. ago Toronto legend Mike Myers trolls Elon Musk and reps Canada on SNL

It's been years since Canadian actor Mike Myers appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL), and he certainly made an impression upon his return, taking aim at U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk.The actor from Scarborough, best known on SNL for his Wayne's World persona, made an electrifying return over the weekend and managed to troll both Musk and Trump in one episode.In the closing credits, Myers appeared onstage with comedian Shane Gillis and Canadian singer Tate McRae. As the guests said goodbye to viewers, Myers showed off his T-shirt emblazoned with the Canadian flag and the phrase "Canada is not for sale." He lifted his arm, pointed at his elbow, and mouthed, "Elbows up."For the past few months, Trump has been relentlessly referring to Canada as the 51st state, sparking outrage. Online, netizens cheered Myers, with one calling him "a Canadian legend.""Show some love for Mike Myers, who wore a 'Canada is not for sale' shirt on SNL last night," wrote another X user.Someone took a sw...

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1 week ago J.D. Tuccille: The real reason Canada won’t be the 51st state

Both countries are already much too large

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1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Does the PM understand the financial strain of Canadians? Don't count on it

Can you guess how much Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bills Canadians every year for groceries at his home at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa? And you don’t have to include what it costs when he’s having an official dinner for the Sultan of Brunei or the Prime Minister of Norway. State dinners are covered by taxpayers […]

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