//Canada Votes Amid Trump’s Shocking Interference: Calls to Become the 51st U.S. State Shake Federal Election//
April 28, 2025 – A Historic Election Day in Canada
Trump’s Surprising Move: “Canada Should Be America’s 51st State”
In a late-night message, Trump wished "good luck" to Canadians but also suggested that joining the U.S. would bring major benefits like lower taxes, no trade tariffs, stronger military power, and easier border access. Trump called the existing Canada-U.S. border an "artificial line" and said the two countries were "meant to be one." His words, though applauded by some of his American supporters, triggered outrage across Canada.
Conservative Leader Poilievre Rejects Trump’s Call
Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party and once seen as sympathetic toward Trump, quickly distanced himself from the former U.S. president. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Poilievre wrote:
Poilievre’s statement made it clear: this election is about Canadian independence, and not about becoming part of another country.
Liberal Party's Stunning Comeback Under Mark Carney
Only months ago, the Liberal Party seemed doomed. Under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Liberals were trailing by as much as 27 points. However, a lot has changed. Mark Carney, the new Liberal leader and former Bank of Canada governor, took over in March. His strong leadership, combined with Canadians’ anger toward Trump's interference, has fueled a Liberal comeback that few thought possible.
Carney was seen today at Ottawa International Airport after attending a somber vigil in Vancouver for victims of a tragic car attack. His campaign, interrupted briefly by the national tragedy, is now laser-focused on protecting Canadian sovereignty and rejecting outside interference.
Record Early Voter Turnout: Canadians Are Fired Up
Election officials report a historic early turnout: 7.3 million Canadians voted during the advance polls, far surpassing the 5.8 million early voters in 2021. Pictures from Toronto, Ontario, show long lines outside polling stations this morning, as Canadians show up in record numbers to make their voices heard.
Overseas Canadians Also Vote in Huge Numbers
For this election, a record number of voting kits—over 100,000—were sent to Canadians living abroad, including 20,000 new voters in the United States. Officials said that by April 26, nearly 45,000 ballots had already been returned, showing strong enthusiasm even from Canadians overseas.
Final Results May Take Time, But Early Signs Will Be Clear
All ballots in Canada are counted by hand in front of witnesses to ensure transparency. Although the official results take some time to certify, usually by tonight it becomes clear which party is heading toward victory and who will be the next Prime Minister.
Why This Election Matters More Than Ever
At its heart, today’s election is about more than Liberal vs. Conservative. It is about the very soul of Canada: its independence, its future, and its role in the world. Trump's bold attempt to influence the Canadian election has made sovereignty the biggest issue on the ballot.
Canadians now face a clear choice: reaffirm their nation's independence or risk further division caused by outside voices.
Stay tuned as live updates continue to come in throughout the day and night. Whatever the outcome, April 28, 2025, will go down in history as the day Canadians stood up—for their country, their democracy, and their future.