3 h. ago Rubio defends Trump’s 51st state rhetoric while on Canadian soil

The top U.S. diplomat was repeatedly pressed by reporters at the conclusion of the G7 foreign ministers summit in Quebec about whether he agrees with Trump's comments.

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10 h. ago Opinion: Danielle Smith needs to pick Team Canada over Team MAGA

Whose side is Premier Danielle Smith really on — ours or U.S. President Donald Trump’s? It’s a question many Albertans are asking in light of our premier’s response to the unprecedented economic warfare launched against our country by Trump. He says he wants to make us the 51st state. He says he’ll continue inflicting economic pain […]

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31 h. ago Toronto is about to get its own delightfully stereotypical Canada

Poutine and hockey and moose (mooses?), oh my! A Canada-themed bar featuring all of the country's favourite things is setting up shop in Toronto, and it's set to open its doors in just a few weeks.These are troubling times we Canadians find ourselves living in, what with the threats of tariffs and annexation looming over our heads, but, on the other hand, I can scareceley recall a time — save for maybe the 2010 Vancouver Olympics — where national pride has been at quite such a high.In December of 2024, the Angus Reid Institute reported that Canadian pride had fallen to its lowest levels in decades. Understandable, of course, given the country's complex colonial history and more renewed efforts in recent years to work towards Truth and Reconciliation.Nothing brings people together quite like a common enemy, though, and who better than Donald Trump, with his tariff threats and "51st state" jokes, to fill the role?As of February 2025, roughly two months ...

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48 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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3 d. 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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5 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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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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1 week 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 Kenney calls on PM to raise Trump's continued 51st state talk with king

Kenney said Canada's security should be Trudeau's key focus while overseas

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1 week ago PM urged to raise Trump's continued 51st state talk with king

Kenney said Canada's security should be Trudeau's key focus while overseas

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2 w. ago Elon Musk's daughter speaks out about idea that Canada become 51st state

The estranged daughter of Elon Musk is clapping back at her dad and U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for its "Canada as the 51st state" threats.Vivian Jenna Wilson is one of the children Musk had with his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson.As the convicted felon-turned-president continues to push what even some American citizens are calling "ridiculous rhetoric" of Canada becoming the 51st state, Canadians’ animosity towards members of Trump's administration grows ever stronger.Musk has felt the brunt of the hatred, with hundreds of thousands of Canadians signing a parliamentary e-petition calling for his Canadian citizenship to be revoked.The petition accuses Tesla's CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada."Elon Musk says Canada isn't real in response to demands his citizenship be revokedhttps://t.co/b5rQ5OHWKa— blogTO (@blogTO) February 25, 2025It cl...

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2 w. ago U.K.’s Starmer says no ‘divide’ with Trump despite threats to annex Canada

Trump shut down Starmer's answer during a joint press conference at the White House after Starmer said the issue of U.S. threats to Canada did not come up during their meetings.

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2 w. ago ‘Insulting’: American coach of Canada men’s soccer team hits back at Trump

Jesse Marsch urged Donald Trump to 'lay off ridiculous rhetoric' of Canada as the 51st state.

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2 w. ago Trump defends Gretzky, says ‘the Great One’ wants Canada to remain Canadian

'I don't want anyone in Canada to say anything bad about him,' the president wrote of his hockey player pal.

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2 w. ago ‘BUY CANADA, BYE AMERICA’: Trump’s taunts spur fury in the north

(Bloomberg) — In Canadian grocery stores, US-grown produce is wilting on the shelves. Local executives are scouring wine lists over dinner to avoid ordering California pinot. And in Toronto, a 73-pound Great Pyrenees-Poodle mix named Izzy is no longer allowed to eat American dog food. As US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs, made 51st […]

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2 w. ago Canadian soccer coach tells U.S. President Trump to lay off ’ridiculous’ 51st state rhetoric

'As an American, I'm ashamed of the arrogance and disregard that we've shown one of our historically oldest, strongest and most loyal allies,' Jesse Marsch said.

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2 w. ago More than 200k people are calling for Canada to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to revoke the Canadian citizenship of dual citizenship holder Elon Musk.Petition e-5353 was started by Nanaimo, B.C. resident Qualia Reed and backed by NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus, who had a biting response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 51st state comments.It was initiated on Feb. 20 and has garnered over 200,000 signatures in four days. As of Monday afternoon, 200,883 Canadians and counting have signed it.The petition accuses the Tesla CEO and now senior advisor to Trump of "engaging in activities that go against the national interest of Canada." It claims Musk has used his wealth and power to influence Canada's elections and has now become a member of a government "attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty.""The attempts of Elon Musk to attack Canadian sovereignty must be addressed," reads the petition. "We, the undersigned, citizens of Can...

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