Elizabeth May, leader of Canada’s Green Party, has cooked up a new fantasy to entertain her dwindling political base: annexing California, Oregon, and Washington as Canadian provinces. That’s right, while President-elect Donald Trump jokes about adding Canada as the 51st state, May countered with her own tongue-in-cheek suggestion that three West Coast states join Canada for “universal health care” and “stricter gun laws.” Because nothing says unity like more taxes, less freedom, and the Canadian government running your life.
May’s remarks came during a press conference in Ottawa, where she painted a utopian picture of life under Canada’s policies. “California? Oregon? Washington? This is what you get: free health care. Universal free health care,” she said, adding that stricter gun laws would follow. She couldn’t resist a dig at the U.S., highlighting stories of Americans turning to GoFundMe campaigns to cover medical expenses. “We already got our strict gun laws,” she boasted, as if disarming law-abiding citizens is some great achievement.
This exchange of “jokes” started after Trump, fresh off his reelection, floated the idea of annexing Canada in a series of lighthearted comments. On Truth Social, Trump quipped that many Canadians “LOVE being the 51st State” and suggested annexation would eliminate tariffs and strengthen security. He even tied the recent resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Canada’s alleged reliance on U.S. subsidies. “Canada couldn’t stay afloat without us,” Trump remarked, striking a nerve with Canadian officials.
The Canadian political class, predictably, lost its collective mind. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly fired back, accusing Trump of a “complete lack of understanding” of Canada’s strengths. Ontario Premier Doug Ford took the banter to new levels, proposing Canada “buy Alaska and throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time.” Classic.
While the rhetoric may seem like harmless fun, it underscores a stark reality: Canada’s leadership is desperate to deflect attention from their failures. May’s fantasy of absorbing liberal U.S. states is just another distraction from Canada’s real problems—skyrocketing inflation, crumbling healthcare systems, and a brain drain caused by their suffocating policies.
As for Trump, his playful prodding highlights what Canadians won’t admit: the United States is Canada’s lifeline. Whether it’s trade, security, or even just cultural relevance, Canada depends on its southern neighbor. Democrats might sneer at Trump’s remarks, but his boldness contrasts sharply with the weakness and complacency of Canadian leadership.
The idea of California, Oregon, and Washington joining Canada is as laughable as Elizabeth May’s career. These states have enough problems without signing up for more bureaucracy and fewer freedoms. Americans don’t need “universal health care” or stricter gun laws; they need leaders who fight for their rights, not government control.
With Trump’s second term on the horizon, it’s clear the U.S. has chosen freedom over the failed policies of globalism. Democrats can laugh all they want, but Trump’s vision for America is one of strength, independence, and opportunity—something Canada’s Green Party could never understand.
