Website urges Americans to join Canada instead of the other way around
Forget about adding a 51st state to the United States. There’s a new website shaking things up by suggesting that U.S. states could join Canada instead.
Introducing JoinCanada-Eh.com, a satirical website that flips the script on all the talk about the U.S. annexing Canada.
While we’ve all heard whispers of “Make Canada the 51st state” floating around with President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, this cheeky site suggests states might be better off leaving the U.S. to join the friendly, hockey-loving, maple syrup-drinking nation to the north.
The opening line of the site says it all: “So, we heard a rumor that someone’s planning to annex Canada, eh? Well, two can play at that game! Why add a 51st state when you can join Canada, eh?”
The website goes on to invite states to cast their vote on whether they’d rather secede from the U.S. and join the Great White North, where they can enjoy healthcare, poutine and maple syrup to their hearts' content.
Other benefits of moving to Canada, according to the site, include:
• Free bag of milk with every citizenship (Yes, milk comes in bags here)
• Mandatory hockey skills training (Don't worry, we'll teach you)
• Learn to add "eh" to everything (It's easier than learning French)
And the current frontrunner is... Michigan! The Great Lakes State is leading the charge, with many Michiganders voting for a cozy new life in Canada. With its natural beauty, love for hockey, and proximity to Ontario, Michigan is practically a perfect fit for their northern neighbors.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Michigan has received 67,010 votes to become Canada’s 11th province. That’s followed by Washington in second place with 55,970, California in third with 45,540, New York in fourth with 44,460 and Minnesota rounding out the top five with 36,480 votes.
While the whole thing is gaining some serious attention, it’s meant to be lighthearted and an escape from the usual political drama. The website taps into some of the more playful, humorous side of politics, providing a bit of fun in an otherwise divisive and chaotic landscape.
