In a recent interview on the topic of Canada potentially becoming the 51st U.S. state, “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary shared his thoughts on the matter. The discussion touched on various recent headlines, including Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Canada. O’Leary emphasized the importance of maintaining strong U.S.-Canada relations in the face of economic uncertainties.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s proposal for an energy alliance between Canada and the United States, known as “Fortress Am-Can,” is seen as a strategic move to enhance energy security and stimulate economic growth for both nations. With the threat of tariffs looming, it appears that proactive measures such as this alliance may be necessary to navigate the uncertain political landscape.
As Trump’s inauguration approaches, the potential impact of his policies on Canadian exports is a pressing concern. Despite the limitations on Canada’s ability to counter such threats, efforts like the proposed energy alliance serve as a proactive response to potential challenges.
The discussion of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state raises interesting questions about the future of U.S.-Canada relations and the potential implications of such a move. While this idea may seem far-fetched to some, the evolving political dynamics between the two countries make it a topic worth considering.
Overall, the conversation with Kevin O’Leary highlighted the importance of proactive measures in the face of economic uncertainties and political challenges. The potential impact of Trump’s policies on Canada underscores the need for strategic collaborations and alliances to safeguard the interests of both nations. As the debate continues, it will be interesting to see how U.S.-Canada relations evolve in response to changing political landscapes.
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Danielle Smith is logical, level-headed and does Alberta proud.
Kevin should be extradited back home to Canada and arrested and charged with treason. He went to Florida last weekend and gave a lot of ideas to Trump basically doubling down on all of this rhetoric. He is very much complicit in turning up the heat on this. Regardless of all his back pedalling.
With this looming threat. Where is our King ( Monarch) to defend our sovereign nation?
Maybe some states wanna join Canada. Way better country.
When asked the 51st state question he had that evil smile on his face
I knew Kevin O'leary was an oligarch wannabe, Now I know he's also a traitor to Canada.
It is all about money for O'Leary….
Quit humoring this child ffs
I think a lot of people are missing the point, if you look at the EU for example they have many different countries but one currency. They are allowed to trade without being so heavily taxed. We have the weaker of the two economies and currencies. Creating a union of the two is not a bad idea, we just need to really have a great negotiating team to put it together. The world is changing and sometimes radical ideas are needed to strengthen both sides. Would you rather be paid in USD or CAD. Deep down most of us know that we would all take the USD, it would change how we could travel through the world. Also in terms of buying power. Also being able to have more business move into Canada’s would create lots of jobs!! It would also create more competition for competitive pricing. I don’t know about you all but if bell and rogers are my only options then I’d like to see that market open up. This isn’t an over night decision. But it should at least be talked about.
Did anyone in the comments hear about possibility of an "economic unity" rather than Canada becoming the 51st state.
It would make sense to just have the Prairie provinces join the US first. Eventually the other provinces would want to join
O'Leary is stupid….no more climate change tech….just more pollution and Deregulation and More Tax Cut for the Whealthy and we get a Facist in charge of Canada! so no more Democracy!
That's never going to happen and we don't want that to happen
Nobody cares what the drunk boater's opinion is.
For all intents and purposes O'Leary is basically fully American……
I invite Kevin O'Leary to renounce his Canadian citizenship and to become an American citizen if he so wishes. He can sell himself to the US, that's his choice. But Kevin, don't EVER for a second think that you speak for all of Canada and all Canadians. Because we aren't sell-outs. STOP THINKING THAT YOU KNOW WHAT CANADIANS WANT BECAUSE YOU APPARENTLY DON'T HAVE THE FIRST CLUE!!!! .. married to the US? Absolutely NOT! Trump will never be a leader and Canada would never accept him. Kevin, just move to the US. Stop thinking you can speak for Canada. It's unfortunate that I can't say what I want to because Kevin would get such an earful from me. Guy thinks he's something special but he's just greed in a suit.
As a dual citizen, I suspect I am one of the most Canadian of Canadians. I can actually drive 20 mins south and start living there. I chose Canada, raised my kids here and would love to stay here.
I fully agree with Kevin (also a dual citizen) but he forgets to mention a REAL security arrangement. Ignore Trump for a minute, anyone in my 60’s age group will remember that our pathetic security of our arctic border and near inexistence of development has been an issue for over half a century. It is shameful how little we’ve done. Well, with Russia quickly developing military and commercial capabilities on their arctic shores AND China declaring itself a « near arctic nation », we can only assume our neighbour to the south sees the security risk to itself AND the lack of preparation for the opening of the NW passage… the very reason we exist!
They want to push us out of this slumber and force us to start taking security seriously (we share the worlds longest undefended border) and make moves to show we are ready for the 21st century and beyond. With the Panama Canal actually deteriorating quickly (global warming affecting a key lake required for this canal) we should see the opportunity for Canada and the west in our arctic.
So let’s be open minded and start hearing from calm, thoughtful voices and be open to the new opportunities.
Annex would be a blessing.
The trumpf-explainers are all over the place.
Thank God that Kevin isn't a defense attorney. For example, he would distinguish an act of "rape" into a "noise" and a "signal". Probably, the physical "act of rape" is just a "noise". But the signal is "LOVE". If we follow Kevin's logic, there shall be a safe haven for every wrongdoing.
Right On Kevin… Tell it like it IS…
Kevin oleray for Prime Minister . We need a businessman representing Canada
Yes , 25% of our population lives in poverty now!
Singh is equally to blame, he could have voted non-confidence and we would have been settled with Polieve and new leadership.
Polieve and Danielle Smith have it together!
Both voices of reason and common sense.
Election now, asap!
Love the frozen look on the face of the Global anchors as OLeary states his case. Particularly when he talks trash about Trudeau. Global still supports the liberalNDP party I guess.
Trump is going to have to fix the mess in Canada. The Governor General stopped parliament from functioning for no reason
Canadians have greater freedom of speech than americans,, they can leave any comment on the state sponsored broadcaster CBC youtube channel. They also have a stronger dollar than all G-20 countries, they have the lowest debt and highest GDP.
Ok! We”ll listen and explore the economic union and option and vote
Haha😂 no. This is all jokes and nonsense. Anyone believing this crap is nieve and gullible.
Usa should focus on rebuilding Carolinas and LA. Especially their army too that has been depleated to Ukrainian and isreal amoung other places.
Canada will never be, back in the olden day we Canadian has beat the US not onece but twice so sorry Canada is not for sell
No Canadian respects O’Leary. He can stay in the USA forever
Not a bad idea
Why are you giving this guy publicity?
If Canada does not become the 51st of the US, it will become the 29th state of India, and this idea that Canada might lose its identity is a joke. Canada has NEVER had an identity and instead has little cultural tribes that stick together which is made up of people from other Countries.
A showboat like O'leary is an embarrassment to Canada, please tell me he's an American citizen now.
Kevin is a tool!!! We will stay Canadian you offer us nothing worth this trade!
O'Leary needs to sit down and shut up. He wasn't elected He has no commission.
He has no authority to speak on behalf of Canadians.
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Really, Global News?!?!? I would expect more from you….. 😡
Over my dead body!
O’Leary is the smartest man came out of Canada.
Yupjust pay each Canadian withstood million dollars which would be cheap considering the. Billions they would get from Canadian natural resources
all for it get it done
Bull! Dodging the bullets! Shame!
Using terms like ''artificially drawn line" when talking about our border isn't just 'noise'. Simply asking the question about Canada becoming a state is ridiculous and shouldn't even be discussed; we are our own country and that will never change. We have an economic union, it's called free-trade, and these trade agreements are always being re-negotiated. However, using language like Trump did the other day was beyond unacceptable.
Americans are openly discussing adding Canada as a state, as if we don't have any say in the matter. They are thinking that we are simply better off being a part of their country, and if we don't like it, it's because we are simply not understanding the benefits. This kind of talk is similar to how China talks about Taiwan, it simply disregards the views of the Taiwanese people. Trump is wrong on this, and we need strong leaders to remind him of that. Not people like Kevin O'Leary who is just trying to make a quick buck.
Most Canadians have been waiting for over 100 years to have a leader that sheets himself……Don Von Shitzhispantz is the saviour we have been searching for.
The signal is to explore for opportunities beyond the noise of the US 🙂
Canada is destroyed now it wouldn’t be all bad if it were true