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 ArticlesUS Treasury Secretary Bessent Weighs In on Alberta SeparatismJan 23, 2026Northwest Territories Opts Out of Federal Gun Buyback ProgramJan 23, 2026As Trump Seeks to Curb Large Investors in US Housing, What’s the Situation in Canada?Jan 22, 2026Carney Stresses Unity, Canadian Strength, Progressive Values in Address to NationJan 22, 2026
