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What Canadians Think About Trump’s ‘51st State’ Comments
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President Donald Trump has suggested that Canada become the 51st state, repeatedly referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a “governor.”
This graphic presents the results of a survey conducted by Ipsos, gathering Canadians’ opinions on Trump’s idea of Canada integrating with the United States. The Ipsos poll was conducted between January 9 and 13, 2025, on behalf of Global News. For this survey, a sample of 1,000 Canadians aged 18+ was interviewed online.
Younger Generations See a Bigger Possibility
The poll shows that the majority of Canadians are against the idea—over 70% would never vote for Canada to become part of the U.S.
However, younger generations appear more open to the idea. 43% of Canadians aged 18–34 would vote to join the U.S. if citizenship and asset conversion were guaranteed, compared to only 17% of those 55 and older.
| Statement | 18–34 (%) | 35–54 (%) | 55+ (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I would never vote for Canada to become part of the U.S. | 77 | 74 | 87 |
| If the U.S. offered citizenship and converted Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars, I’d vote for Canada to join the U.S. | 43 | 33 | 17 |
| Trump's comments about the 51st state have strengthened my Canadian pride and my belief that Canada must maintain its independence | 73 | 76 | 83 |
| Trump’s comments make me think that Canada’s future as an independent country is in serious jeopardy. | 65 | 48 | 35 |
| It is only a matter of time before the U.S. and Canada merge as a single, unified country. | 31 | 21 | 11 |
Meanwhile, 11% of Canadians 55+ believe it is only a matter of time before the U.S. and Canada merge into a single, unified country. That number jumps to 31% among those aged 18–34.
Across all age groups, over 70% say that “Trump’s comments about the 51st state have strengthened my Canadian pride and my belief that Canada must maintain its independence.”
Additionally, the majority of Canadians under 34 say that “Trump’s comments make me think that Canada’s future as an independent country is in serious jeopardy.”
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