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"America is not Canada, and Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form."

"Canada will never be the 51st [US] state."

"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States."

"Barring a military blitzkrieg to seize Ottawa, the chances of Canada becoming the 51st state are approximately zero."

"We are not going to be annexed [by the US]."

"Canada is not for sale and will never be the 51st [US] state."

"I think that the Canadian people, many of them, would love to join the United States with no tariffs, with lower taxes."

"The artificial line of separation [between Canada and the US] drawn many years ago will finally disappear."

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the U.S., effective Feb. 15, 2026, replacing Kirsten Hillman, who served in the role for six years.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the U.S., effective Feb. 15, 2026, replacing Kirsten Hillman, who served in the role for six years.

Wiseman, a financier, previously served as the CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and as a senior executive at BlackRock before his departure in 2019. He also holds positions as senior advisor and chairman at Lazard Canada.

Wiseman, a financier, previously served as the CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and as a senior executive at BlackRock before his departure in 2019. He also holds positions as senior advisor and chairman at Lazard Canada.

The financier is also the co-founder and chair of the Century Initiative, an organization advocating for Canada's population to reach 100 million by 2100 through increased immigration, which has drawn criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the Bloc Québécois.

The financier is also the co-founder and chair of the Century Initiative, an organization advocating for Canada's population to reach 100 million by 2100 through increased immigration, which has drawn criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the Bloc Québécois.

A close personal friend of Carney, Wiseman currently serves as a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, with Wiseman described as having "deep experience with both countries' economies, financial markets and institutions."

A close personal friend of Carney, Wiseman currently serves as a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, with Wiseman described as having "deep experience with both countries' economies, financial markets and institutions."

Concerning his duties, the Canadian Prime Minister's Office stated that Wiseman will be a "key contributor" in advancing Canada-U.S. priorities, which it defined as secure borders, improved trade and investment relations and cooperation on global challenges.

Concerning his duties, the Canadian Prime Minister's Office stated that Wiseman will be a "key contributor" in advancing Canada-U.S. priorities, which it defined as secure borders, improved trade and investment relations and cooperation on global challenges.

One of Wiseman's first responsibilities will be to handle the sixth anniversary review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on Jul. 1, 2026, which will determine whether the parties involved will extend the trade deal for a further 16 years.

One of Wiseman's first responsibilities will be to handle the sixth anniversary review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on Jul. 1, 2026, which will determine whether the parties involved will extend the trade deal for a further 16 years.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on December 22, 2025, that Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the United States, effective February 15, 2026. Wiseman will replace Kirsten Hillman, who served in the role for six years.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on December 22, 2025, that Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the United States, effective February 15, 2026. Wiseman will replace Kirsten Hillman, who served in the role for six years.

Wiseman has extensive experience in finance and investment, having served as CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and as a senior executive at BlackRock before his departure in 2019. He currently holds positions as senior advisor and chairman at Lazard Canada.

Wiseman has extensive experience in finance and investment, having served as CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and as a senior executive at BlackRock before his departure in 2019. He currently holds positions as senior advisor and chairman at Lazard Canada.

The new ambassador will serve as a core member of Canada's negotiating team during the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, which is scheduled to begin in January 2026. The Trump administration has indicated it wants changes to the trade deal.

The new ambassador will serve as a core member of Canada's negotiating team during the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, which is scheduled to begin in January 2026. The Trump administration has indicated it wants changes to the trade deal.

Wiseman co-founded the Century Initiative, an organization advocating for Canada's population to reach 100 million by 2100 through increased immigration. This involvement has drawn criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the Bloc Québécois.

Wiseman co-founded the Century Initiative, an organization advocating for Canada's population to reach 100 million by 2100 through increased immigration. This involvement has drawn criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the Bloc Québécois.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has outlined conditions for renewing the trade agreement, including changes to supply management and laws protecting Canadian culture. Carney has stated that supply management protections will not be negotiated away.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has outlined conditions for renewing the trade agreement, including changes to supply management and laws protecting Canadian culture. Carney has stated that supply management protections will not be negotiated away.

Trump has imposed sector-specific tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, lumber and automobiles, along with a 35 percent tariff rate on non-compliant goods. The Canada-U.S. relationship has been strained by these measures and Trump's rhetoric about Canada becoming a U.S. state.

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Trump has imposed sector-specific tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, lumber and automobiles, along with a 35 percent tariff rate on non-compliant goods. The Canada-U.S. relationship has been strained by these measures and Trump's rhetoric about Canada becoming a U.S. state.

Appointing Mark Wiseman as U.S. ambassador reveals dangerous priorities that threaten Canadian sovereignty. Wiseman chairs The Century Initiative, linked to the McKinsey scandal involving excessive influence over immigration policy, and advocates flooding Canada with 100 million immigrants by 2100. His cavalier attitude toward screening immigrants — suggesting entry first, vetting later — demonstrates reckless disregard for national security.

Appointing Mark Wiseman as U.S. ambassador reveals dangerous priorities that threaten Canadian sovereignty. Wiseman chairs The Century Initiative, linked to the McKinsey scandal involving excessive influence over immigration policy, and advocates flooding Canada with 100 million immigrants by 2100. His cavalier attitude toward screening immigrants — suggesting entry first, vetting later — demonstrates reckless disregard for national security.

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Mark Wiseman brings exactly the expertise needed to protect Canadian interests in this critical relationship. His deep understanding of both countries' economies, financial markets and institutions positions him perfectly to advance opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. His proven track record on the negotiating team ensures strong advocacy for Canadian priorities.

Mark Wiseman brings exactly the expertise needed to protect Canadian interests in this critical relationship. His deep understanding of both countries' economies, financial markets and institutions positions him perfectly to advance opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. His proven track record on the negotiating team ensures strong advocacy for Canadian priorities.

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Mark Wiseman brings exactly the expertise needed to protect Canadian interests in this critical relationship. His deep understanding of both countries' economies, financial markets and institutions, along with his proven track record in negotiation, positions him perfectly to advance opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses as an ambassador.

Mark Wiseman brings exactly the expertise needed to protect Canadian interests in this critical relationship. His deep understanding of both countries' economies, financial markets and institutions, along with his proven track record in negotiation, positions him perfectly to advance opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses as an ambassador.

Appointing Mark Wiseman as U.S. ambassador exposes Carney's dangerous priorities that threaten Canada's sovereignty. Wiseman's irresponsible stance on immigration, from leading the Century Initiative to his careless remarks about screening immigrants, demonstrates his complete disregard for national security and the concerns of ordinary Canadians.

Appointing Mark Wiseman as U.S. ambassador exposes Carney's dangerous priorities that threaten Canada's sovereignty. Wiseman's irresponsible stance on immigration, from leading the Century Initiative to his careless remarks about screening immigrants, demonstrates his complete disregard for national security and the concerns of ordinary Canadians.

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