Amid tensions between Canada and the United States with tariffs “still on the books,” a famous Canadian comic has released a patriotic song to try and smooth things over while sending a message to the neighbours to the south.
Ottawa’s Tom Green has released his song ‘I’m a Canadian‘ complete with a music video that features him wearing Canada’s national hockey jersey while skating on the Rideau Canal.
In the video, Green also goes ice fishing and gives nods to Tim Hortons, poutine and ketchup chips.
Featured in the video is Ottawa’s Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, singing along to the lyrics with Tom Green.
In the song, Green also mentions his time as a star in Hollywood but says he had to return to Ontario to ride his mule.
President Donald Trump has been publicly musing about making Canada the 51st state, sparking Green, politicians and many Canadians to express more patriotism in the face of American merger rhetoric.
In the song, Green sings “We’re never going to be the 51st state” and follows it up by inviting “American friends” to come visit to go fishing.
WATCH: I’m a Canadian by Tom Green
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