"I would like Canada to be the 51st state," said Donald Trump, promising residents no concerns about rising tariffs, taxes, or military protection. This is not the first time the U.S. president has looked to the northern neighbor.

President Trump told reporters he would "love" to see the nation of Canada become the 51st state, saying the country had been "nasty to us on trade" and that its people could be better off economically if they joined the United States.

Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,500 6 January Capitol riot defendants. The BBC spoke with Trump supporters queuing to get a seat inside the arena where the new president will speak.

Canada’s industry minister said Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut close to 2,000 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the e-commerce and technology company.

A Canadian union that successfully unionized one warehouse accused the company of closing its sites to fend off organizing efforts in the region.