Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a private meeting inadvertently broadcast via a hot mic, warned that Donald Trump is seriously considering annexing Canada to secure its critical mineral resources.

Speaking to business and labor leaders, Trudeau claimed Trump’s administration is keenly aware of Canada’s resource wealth and sees annexation as a means to control it.

The comments, cut off after staff realized they were audible, underscore growing economic and political tensions.

He also stressed the need to diversify trade, noting, “Geography means we’re always going to both benefit and be challenged by trade with the United States.”

  • @Branch_Ranch
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    43 hours ago

    i knoe Alberta is probably red, what about the other providences? Any Canadians want to chime in? What would the hypothetical blue/red breakdown be?

    • @[email protected]
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      32 hours ago

      AB would join before ANSCHLUSS.

      SK red.

      ON swing state, it’s rust belt all over again.

      Maritimes votes along with New England.

      MB is dealing with mosquitoes.

      BC blue.

      NL swing but mostly blue.

      PQ 3rd party, but generally very strong blue. I don’t see PQ annexation happening though. It’d sooner fight for independence from either.

      • @OrteilGenou
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        11 hour ago

        The BQ would change their slogan to “nous autres, on l’a l’affaire!”