Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed strong national pride following Canada's victory over the United States in an international hockey match, tackling the backdrop of political tension stemming from President Trump's remarks about Canada potentially becoming the 51st state. Trudeau's message resonated with Canadians who have felt mocked by Trump's comments and tariffs. The environment of rivalry translated into sports culture, as evidenced by the booing of the U.S. national anthem at games in Canada. Additionally, Canadian musician Chantal Kreviazuk adapted the words of 'O Canada' in a show of resistance to Trump's taunts, further highlighting the unity among Canadians.
It took Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada just minutes to tap out his reaction to his nation's victory over the United States in an international hockey championship final on Thursday in Boston. You can't have our country and you can't take our game.
The political tensions had been spilling over into sports arenas for weeks; the U.S. national anthem was loudly booed at N.B.A. and N.H.L. games in Canada.
Mr. Trump's repeated digs have had a unifying effect.
Chantal Kreviazuk, a Canadian musician, changed the words in her rendition of 'O Canada' in response to the talk of annexation.
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