‘Will never be the 51st state’: Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre urges Donald Trump to ‘stay out of Canada’s election’

Donald Trump and Pierre Poilievre

As Canada’s federal election enters a crucial section, Pierre Poilievre, leader of the opposition and Conservative Party leader, has hit again at US President Donald Trump’s name for Canada to grow to be the 51st state.
Poilievre strongly rejected the concept, saying that solely Canadians ought to determine their future.
On Sunday, Poilievre took to social media platform X, addressing Trump’s remarks, and urged the US President to keep out of Canada’s political affairs. “President Trump, stay out of our election. The only people who will decide the future of Canada are Canadians at the ballot box,” Poilievre mentioned.

He continued: “Canada will always be proud, sovereign and independent and we will NEVER be the 51st state.”
Poilievre additional used the alternative to advocate for a change in authorities. He argued that Canadians now have the likelihood to vote for a authorities that may stand agency towards exterior pressures and work to strengthen the nation from inside. “Today Canadians can vote for change so we can strengthen our country, stand on our own two feet and stand up to America from a position of strength,” Poilievre mentioned.
Trump doubles down on 51st state proposal
Earlier that day, President Trump as soon as once more steered that Canada ought to grow to be half of the United States. He wished Canada good luck forward of its election, encouraging them to elect a leader who would make Canada the 51st state, promising numerous financial advantages, together with tax cuts, navy growth, and unrestricted commerce.
“Good luck to the Great people of Canada. Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st State of the United States of America,” Trump posted on his Ttureplatform.

Furthermore, Trump described how Canada would profit from the union, claiming, “No more artificially drawn line from many years ago. Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE!”