OTTAWA – During a Super Bowl preshow interview on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump once again declared that he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st U.S. state. This, alongside his renewed promise of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, represents a direct threat to Canada’s sovereignty and economic stability.
"Canadians need to wake up to the extraordinary threat we face," said Jonathan Pedneault, Co-Leader of the Green Party of Canada. "Donald Trump’s words are not just political bluster—they signal a deep and dangerous hostility towards Canadian sovereignty and economic independence. We cannot afford to wait and see what happens. The time for action is now."
The Green Party has been sounding the alarm for some time, warning that Canada must diversify its economic and security partnerships to reduce dependence on the United States. Unfortunately, while Pierre Poilievre downplays the risks, and the Liberal government remains slow to act, Canada’s position only grows more vulnerable.
"We cannot continue to rely on a trading partner that views us as expendable," said MP Mike Morrice. "Trump has made it clear that he sees Canada as a target, not an ally. IInstead of reacting to each new crisis, we must proactively build stronger economic and security relationships with democracies that share our values around the world."
The Green Party of Canada believes that democracies worldwide must accept the reality of what the United States has become under Donald Trump: a threat that must be deterred and contained. This means immediately accelerating trade diversification efforts, strengthening alliances outside of North America, and investing in domestic industries, including renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and a robust east-west electricity grid to reduce economic vulnerabilities.
"Beyond words, we need real action," added Pedneault. "It’s time to shift our economic and security arrangements away from a country that no longer respects our sovereignty."
The Green Party is urging the federal government to take the following steps:
- Fast-track trade and security partnerships with Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and other democratic allies.
- Invest in domestic industries to reduce reliance on American supply chains.
- Strengthen Canada’s sovereignty by bolstering national security policies against foreign economic and political coercion.
Canada must act now to protect its future and defend its independence. The Green Party of Canada remains committed to leading this charge.
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