CanadaWhy Does Trump Continue His ‘51st State’ Taunts of Canada?SavePrintFormer President Donald Trump speaks in Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 16, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesMatthew Horwood&Omid Ghoreishi12/22/2024|Updated: 12/23/20240:00X 1News AnalysisIncoming U.S. President Donald Trump has continually referred to Canada as the 51st state while calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “governor” since their meeting at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMatthew HorwoodAuthorOmid GhoreishiAuthorMatthew Horwood is a reporter based in Ottawa.Author’s Selected ArticlesFederal Departments Plan Job Cuts of 5%, Lower Than the Promised 10%: Budget WatchdogJan 09, 2026Conservatives to Debate Immigration, Abortion, Pipelines at Upcoming ConventionJan 09, 2026Carney’s China Trip Rewards a Regime Engaged in ‘Massive Human Rights Abuses’, Interference: Tory MPJan 08, 2026NDP MP Says She Rejected Offer to Join Liberal PartyJan 08, 2026
