Elizabeth May Proposes West Coast States Join Canada

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state, Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, extended an invitation to California, Oregon, and Washington to join Canada as provinces instead. May emphasized the benefits of Canada's universal healthcare and stricter gun laws, contrasting them with the United States' healthcare struggles and gun violence issues. She humorously remarked, 'You think we want to be the 51st state? Nah,' while suggesting that these states would be better off under Canada's policies. Trump's comments, which some interpret as serious proposals rather than jokes, have raised concerns about U.S.-Canada relations, especially following the imposition of tariffs on Canadian imports. While May's remarks were partly tongue-in-cheek, they highlight the growing tensions between the two nations regarding governance and policy differences. Trump's administration has also made headlines for its plans concerning Greenland and the Panama Canal, further complicating international relations.