Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has emphasized the importance of protecting his country’s sovereignty during talks with King Charles. Trudeau stated that Canadians “stand up for our sovereignty and our independence” as a nation, ahead of his meeting with the British monarch on Monday. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump suggested making Canada the 51st US state, citing its rich natural resources. In response to a question about Trump’s comments, Trudeau said nothing is more important to Canadians than defending their country’s independence.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/canada-pm-trudeau-says-protecting-independence-is-his-priority-talks-with-king-2025-03-02