During the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday night, Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk modified a lyric in “O Canada” to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions of making Canada the 51st state. Kreviazuk altered the line “in all of us command” to “that only us command,” emphasizing Canada’s sovereignty. She explained her decision, stating, “I believe in democracy, and a sovereign nation should not have to be defending itself against tyranny and fascism.” Despite some boos from the Boston crowd, her rendition resonated with many Canadians. The NHL declined to comment on the incident.
For those interested in viewing the performance, a recording is available below: