What If Canada Became the 51st State? A Thought Experiment with Big Democratic Consequences

Hey, Donald, you’d better be careful what you wish for.

Let’s get something straight from the jump:

Canada has no desire to become the 51st state of the United States. Zero. In fact, if you suggested it to most Canadians, you’d likely be met with polite horror—or impolite laughter.

And to be clear, I agree with Canadians. They should and will remain a separate country. Not because of anything we say or do, but…