Newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly dismissed any notion of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. When asked about the idea during a recent press conference, Carney responded unequivocally: "Never, ever." His statement serves as a strong reaffirmation of Canada's sovereignty and independence, putting an end to speculative discussions that have surfaced in political and media circles.
The idea of Canada joining the U.S. has been floated occasionally in political discourse, often as a hypothetical scenario rather than a serious policy discussion. However, recent economic and defense-related collaborations between the two nations, as well as debates about trade agreements and security partnerships, reignited discussions about deeper integration.
Some American politicians and commentators had suggested that Canada’s economic ties with the U.S., shared cultural similarities, and geographical proximity could make statehood a logical step. However, the vast majority of Canadians have historically opposed such an idea, viewing their national identity as distinct from that of their southern neighbor.
