US EditionLarge majority of Canadians reject Trump’s annexation overtures, poll suggests
- A large majority of Canadians reject U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion for Canada to become the 51st state, highlighting national sentiment against annexation efforts.
- Trump has proposed using economic force to achieve annexation, which is reminiscent of historical tariff strategies from the 1890s.
- Craig Baird notes that tariffs historically increased Canadian nationalism and hurt U.S. politicians, suggesting current threats will similarly drive Canadian resilience.
- Baird concludes that current tariffs are reminiscent of the past but are unlikely to succeed in forcing Canada to submit.
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'Do we need nuclear arms and conscription?' How some Canadians fear a US invasion
The comedian Robin Williams used to say that Canadians were the kindest people in the world but had the misfortune to be living in a lovely apartment above the unruly inhabitants of a meth lab. Never has this gag felt more pertinent than today, as this country famed for its politeness confronts a potentially existential crisis with Donald Trump, restored to the United States presidency, demanding their submission to join the United States. “I kn…
If Canada turns down US statehood, what about just oil-rich Alberta?
If Canada won't take Donald Trump up on his offer to become the 51st state, one Canadian has a counteroffer: What about just Alberta? Foothills, Alberta, lawyer Jeffrey Rath says he and a lot of Albertans have “had it” with the Trudeau government and, increasingly, even with Canada itself. He says if Canada isn’t interested in becoming the 51st state, then Alberta should accept President Donald Trump’s invitation. 'We're fed up, and we see no r…
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