Singer Of Canadian Anthem At Hockey Game Changes Lyrics To Protest Trump's 51st State Remarks
Singer Of Canadian Anthem At Hockey Game Changes Lyrics To Protest Trump's 51st State Remarks
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Singer Of Canadian Anthem At Hockey Game Changes Lyrics To Protest Trump's 51st State Remarks. Canada defeated the US in a thrilling 3-2 game to secure the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament title on Thursday. The high stakes came amid heightened tensions between the two countries amid Trump’s repeated remarks on making Canada the 51st state of the United States. Singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyric from “in all of us command" to “that only us command’ She said she did it “because I believe in democracy, and a sovereign nation should not have to be defending itself against tyranny and fascism" Trump had called the US team in the morning to wish players good luck. The tensions between the neighbours were heightened when Trump suggested multiple times that Canada become the 51st US state. Trump has mockingly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as 'Governor Trudeau' The subject of Canada becoming the 51st state was brought up on Thursday during a news conference with David McGuinty, Canada’s Public Safety Minister. “Canada is a sovereign and independent country. It has been for over 150 years and will remain so," he said.
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Singer Of Canadian Anthem At Hockey Game Changes Lyrics To Protest Trump's 51st State Remarks
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Last Updated: February 21, 2025, 23:07 IST
Canada defeated the US in a thrilling 3-2 game to secure the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament title on Thursday, amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
Chantal Kreviazuk performs the 'O Canada' anthem ahead of the 4-Nations Face-Off Game. (AP)
The singer who performed the Canadian national anthem ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game on Thursday night changed a lyric in “O Canada" as a protest against US President Donald Trump’s remarks on making Canada the 51st state.
Canada defeated the US in a thrilling 3-2 game to secure the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament title, one of the most significant hockey events in recent years. The high stakes came amid heightened tensions between the two countries amid Trump’s repeated remarks on making Canada the 51st state of the United States.
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In an email to the Associated Press, publicist Adam Gonshor confirmed that singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyric from “in all of us command" to “that only us command" and confirmed Trump’s 51st state comments were the reason why.
During Canada’s 3-2 victory over the US, Kreviazuk said she did it “because I believe in democracy, and a sovereign nation should not have to be defending itself against tyranny and fascism."
“I’m somebody who grew up on music that spoke to the heart and the moment, and it shaped me as a songwriter and really as a human being," she added. “I don’t think it would be authentic to me to be given a world stage and not express myself and be true to myself."
US, Canada Fans Boo Each Other
American fans in Boston lightly booed the song, which was soon drowned out by Kreviazuk’s singing. At the same time, fans in Montreal, Canada, loudly booed the US national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner", ahead of the game.
The game attained significant importance in the wake of cross-border political acrimony between Canada and the US. The tensions between the neighbours were heightened when Trump suggested multiple times that Canada become the 51st US state and threatened a series of tariffs that now remain paused.
Trump had called the US team in the morning to wish players good luck. The President posted on Truth Social on Thursday that he would be watching the highly anticipated game.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president would be watching for the United States to win. “And we look forward to the United States beating our soon-to-be 51st state, Canada," she added.
Trudeau Sends Fiery Message After Canada Win
While threatening Canada to become the 51st US state, Trump has mockingly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as ‘Governor Trudeau’, a jeer that did not stop on Thursday. “But we will all be watching, and if Governor Trudeau would like to join us, he would be most welcome," he said on Truth Social.
However, Canada stunned the US to win the title with Connor McDavid’s game-winning goal, prompting a fiery message from Trudeau. “You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game," he said in a post on X.
You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 21, 2025
The subject of Canada becoming the 51st state was brought up on Thursday during a news conference with David McGuinty, Canada’s Public Safety Minister.
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“Sounds like President Trump is worried about the outcome of the hockey game," McGuinty said. “Canada is a sovereign and independent country. It has been for over 150 years and will remain so. This discussion of the 51st state is a non-starter."
(with agency inputs)
Location : Ottawa, Canada
First Published: February 21, 2025, 12:46 IST
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