B.C. Premier David Eby unveiled some new border signs at a press conference on Tuesday.
Eby said the signs will be posted at the B.C. border with Washington State.
One of the signs welcomes people to B.C. and says: “Strong, proud and will NEVER be the 51st state. Sorry!”
A second sign welcomes people to B.C. and says, don’t litter, 60 mph equals 100 km/h, respect fire bans, kindness does not equal weakness, watch for moose and Canada will never be the 51st state.
In August, U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to revive his “51st state” rhetoric as he made his first comments on the collapse of trade talks between Canada and the United States.
“Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!” Trump wrote in a post on his social platform Truth Social. “They have charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!! President DJT.”
In early 2025, several Canadian provinces, including B.C., removed U.S. alcohol from their shelves in response to Trump’s trade war and his 51st state comments.
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On Tuesday, Eby said the province is once again encouraging people to buy local.
He held his press conference hours after counter-tariffs on nearly $28 billion of U.S. goods went into effect.
He said the province is looking to strengthen the established Buy BC program to include products beyond produce and beverages.
Eby added that, like other Canadian premiers, he anticipates the trade war could drag on, impacting numerous businesses and industries.
“I don’t expect this to end quickly,” he said.
“Neither Canada nor the United States are at the table together. We’re not talking right now. The only hope that we have is ultimately that the American people understand our relationship and support candidates that promote a strong, unified relationship between Canada and the U.S.
“And currently, that is not this administration.”
-with files from Sean Previl
Did you know that a staggering 85% of all refugees coming to Canada are Muslim? Even worse a staggering 100% of the refugees that came to Canada in the 1800’s where white Christians from Europe
I’d prefer “You’re now on First Nation’s land”
Whats that saying ? , never say never
Antagonize tourists with a sign.
Very wise.
Not.
Eby is a bigger idiot than Ford for wasting taxpayers money, what a complete waste of taxpayers money. People in BC are losing jobs, wildfires have destroyed communities and Eby thinks buying signs and not selling US booze in the stores is going to hurt Trump. It’s about time he stopped worrying about Trump and started worrying about BC
more low IQ TDS on full display, Elbows up !
It’ll likely be the 52nd-60th state. They won’t include Canada as one big state, they might even sub-divide the provinces into smaller states.
Eby concept of governing is to keep British Columbians attention on the mayhem going on south of the border, rather than actually doing his job ,,
@ Don
“There are a lot if absolute losers commenting about Eby. If you won’t stand for Canada and BC LEAVE”
You are clearly the minority of opinions here Don so how about you leave and take Eby and the NDP with you.
It would be the most patriotic thing you can do for B.C.
This is so dumb, what a waste !
Libs and ndp, pencil necks and toothpick arms and legs, zero IQ
Lame. The Penthouse marquee was way way better.
Quit Nitpicking & making things worst!! Grow up & save money for the poorer people that need it!
What an absolute waste of tax payers money.
Anybody that votes NDP has got something wrong with them.
There are a lot if absolute losers commenting about Eby. If you won’t stand for Canada and BC LEAVE
Can ya grow the f*ck up there Eby? BC is circling the drain and you waste money on a stupid sign?
EBay is absolutely nuts . People are getting laid off and he spends tax payers money on these signs . EBay has to go He is destroying BC .
All you fools who voted for Eby and the NDP must be so proud of yourselves.
Eby’s sleight of hand, oh look over there at bad orange man, while I destroy the BC economy over here. Waste of tax dollars is par for the course.
WIll be a cool artifact to sell on ebay once Canada is the 51st state
What’s the total cost of these signs that reply to a moron. I’m sure it could have been spent more wisely.
another waste of money
Oh wow this is so amazing! NOT. You are acting like a 51st state so stop the welfare, the deficit and giving your land away and then maybe you can defend being a strong province but not now.
Just making things worse.
So how much did this cost taxpayers? Another childish meaningless action.
eby says cunada will never be 51st state, until trump puts his entire arm in ebys azz
Eby should worry more about how bad the debt and economy is in BC
This guy is the worst premier in Canada.
hahahahhhahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahah loser
Putting up this sign only shows a lack of confidence, and competence. It’s like Eby is trying to remind himself.
Showing the world our collective TDS and how easy it is to troll us, thank you boomers
I wonder how much these signs cost. B.C. got the biggest debt it has ever had under this guy.
Aren’t there more important things to spend the tax payers’ money on? 🤦♀️
More childish games that accomplish absolutley nothing
Not really a surprise given Canada’s response up to this point though