Grammy-winning Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyrics of “O Canada” during a hockey game between the US and Canada, sparking an impromptu protest against President Donald Trump’s comments.
Kreviazuk intentionally sang “that only us command” instead of “in all of us command” to express outrage against Trump’s recent statements about Canada becoming the 51st state of the US. The change was noticed during soundcheck before Thursday’s game, and multiple outlets confirmed it was a deliberate act.
The singer explained that she had sung the wrong words by mistake but realized their significance in context. Kreviazuk expressed her desire to use her voice to stand up against Trump’s rhetoric and protect Canadian sovereignty. She stated that music inspired by brave voices committed to peaceful conflict resolution played a role in shaping her perspective.
The 4 Nations Face-Off championship took place amidst rising tensions between the US and Canada, with Trump having recently threatened tariffs on Canadian imports and discussed making the country the 51st state of the US. The event saw American fans initially booing Kreviazuk’s rendition of “O Canada” but eventually singing along as some began to see her message.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2025/02/21/4-nations-face-off-o-canada-lyrics-chantal-kreviazuk/79421131007