Trump’s ‘51st state’ comments launched a wave of Canadian patriotism. Has your life changed since then?

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Hundreds participate in an Elbows Up, Canada rally in Toronto in March.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail

After he was re-elected in November, 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump said he wanted to make Canada the “51st state” and threatened to impose tariffs on its neighbour to the north. Those tariffs came in February and Canada and the U.S. have been embroiled in a trade war ever since.

The President’s actions have sparked a wave of national pride and patriotism in Canadians, who have sought to defend their country from threats of annexation. They’re cancelling their flights and vacations to the U.S., buying Canadian at the grocery store and cheering with a newfound fervour for our national sports teams.

Canadian patriotism is undergoing a rebirth, thanks to Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation. Where will it lead us?

This summer, I finally explored the most remote parts of my own province

For a future story, we want to know if your life has changed since Trump took office and started taking aim at Canada, and how. Have you discovered a new travel destination within the country? Tried out a new local product you can’t live without? Developed any new Canadian traditions?

Share your story on how you’re flying the white-and-red in the box below, or send us an e-mail at audience@globeandmail.com. If you’d like to include a photo, submit it using this link.

How has your life as a Canadian changed since Trump’s annexation threats?

For a future story, we want to know how has your life changed since Trump took office and started taking aim at Canada? Have you discovered a new travel destination within the country? Tried out a new local product you can’t live without? Developed any new Canadian traditions? Share your story in the box below.