Canadian Anthem Singer at 4 Nations Hockey Final Changes Lyric to Protest Trump’s 51st State Threat

Tensions were high at the 4 Nations hockey final as singer Chantal Kreviazuk took to the ice to sing Canada's national anthem, "O Canada."

February 21, 2025 · 1 min · 44 words · John Cannon

Perceptive listeners tuning into the game may have picked up on Kreviazuks key change to the lyrics.

we have a culture individual to others.

we are united in our values.

Singer Chantal Kreviazuk performs “O Canada” on Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston.AP Photo/Charles Krupa