Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly dismissed any possibility of Canada becoming part of the United States, countering President-elect Donald Trump's repeated assertions. Trudeau emphasized the strong trade and security partnership between the two countries, stating that there is no chance of Canada merging with the US. He highlighted the mutual benefits that workers and communities in both nations derive from their current relationship.
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly echoed Trudeau's stance, emphasizing that Trump's comments displayed a lack of understanding of Canada's strengths as a nation. Joly affirmed Canada's economic resilience and commitment to standing firm against any threats.