Elizabeth May Hits Back at Trump Over '51st State' Remark with a Bold Proposal
In a bold and fiery response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state, Green Party leader Elizabeth May is making it clear that Canada’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. May, speaking to reporters at a recent press conference, expressed her offense at Trump’s repeated jabs about Canada’s place in the U.S. She swiftly shot down the offer, saying, “We don’t want to be the 51st state, we’re a G7 country.”
The exchange came after Trump posted images of himself in business attire against the scenic Swiss mountains with a Canadian flag in the background, seemingly promoting his idea of Canada becoming part of the United States. May’s response was direct and no-nonsense, emphasizing that Canada is proud of its independent status and has no intentions of becoming part of its southern neighbor.
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But instead of simply rejecting Trump’s offer, May turned the tables with a proposal of her own, suggesting a bold shift in North American borders. “You think we want to be the 51st state? Nah, but maybe California would like to be the 11th province,” she quipped, adding that the geographical and cultural similarities between British Columbia and the states of California, Oregon, and Washington made for an interesting proposition.
May didn’t stop there, making the case for why her idea could benefit the Cascadia region. “We’ve got something to offer,” she continued. “Free healthcare, universal healthcare—no more worrying about GoFundMe campaigns for toddlers who need medical care.” She pointed out how Canada’s universal healthcare system is a stark contrast to the issues faced by American families under their current system. Along with healthcare, she touted Canada’s strict gun laws, safety, and the right to abortion as reasons the three western states might prefer joining Canada instead of staying under U.S. control.
In an amusing but pointed remark, May also suggested that taking California, Oregon, and Washington into Canada could help rid the U.S. of states that consistently vote Democrat, adding with a smile, “We’ll also take Bernie Sanders off your hands.”
May’s comments arrived on the same day that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated in a virtual Canada-U.S. relations meeting, amidst ongoing tensions related to trade tariffs and border security demands from the U.S. May, however, made it clear that she was sending a message not just to Trump but also to Canadians: Canada values its independence and its place as a G7 nation. “Honestly, President Trump, get used to it,” May said. “We love our country. And it’s a country, it’s a nation, and we do not aspire to be the 51st state. So let’s not hear it anymore.”
This exchange underscores the ongoing tensions and differences between the two countries and highlights the resolve many Canadians feel when it comes to maintaining their national identity and sovereignty.
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