‘Chilling’: Yukon premier on U.S. official’s 51st state remark to Canada’s premiers
- Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai described comments made by U.S. Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair as 'chilling,' stating, 'your problems will go away if you become the 51st state.'
- Pillai emphasized that Canada will never be the 51st state and reiterated this sentiment at the Arctic security conference.
- During a panel, Pillai noted the importance of addressing shared priorities like trade and border security without tariffs.
- Pillai indicated that the remarks were shocking to the group of premiers and highlighted a renewed drive for Canadian patriotism.
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‘Chilling’: Yukon premier on U.S. official’s 51st state remark to Canada’s premiers
At Arctic security conference, Premier Ranj Pillai said U.S. Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair told premiers last month that Canada’s problems will go away if it becomes 51st state
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