BC legislator furious on the field of the American State Senator to voluntarily become the 51st state
MLA Brennan Day Reacts to Controversial Pitch from Maine Senator
MLA Brennan Day says that his office first had to confirm the authenticity of the ‘nonsense’ letter that it received from Maine Senator Joseph Martin.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
A member of the British Columbia legislature expressed shock and disbelief after receiving a surprising proposal from a Republican senator from Maine urging the Western provinces of Canada to consider joining the United States.
Brennan Day, representing the BC Conservative Party, revealed that his office was taken aback by the contents of the letter sent by Senator Joseph Martin, questioning its validity and labeling it as “nonsense.”
The three-page letter suggested that British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba should seek admission as full American states following referendum votes, emphasizing a sense of adoption rather than annexation.
Martin argued that this move would offer residents of these provinces an opportunity to embrace American values and traditions, departing from what he described as failing ideologies in Canada.
The letter criticized Canadian institutions, including the Charter of Rights, parliamentary government, and multiculturalism, portraying them as ineffective compared to the American system.
In response, Day expressed his commitment to preserving Canadian identity and values, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration in addressing national challenges.
While acknowledging room for improvement in Canada, Day reiterated the need to strengthen existing institutions rather than considering drastic measures such as joining another country.
The controversial proposal sparked debates about national identity and the future direction of Canadian provinces, with many echoing Day’s sentiments of loyalty to their country.
As discussions continue, it remains to be seen how this unexpected suggestion from across the border will influence political discourse in Western Canada.
