Tensions between the US and Canada were running high at the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, fueled by President Donald Trump’s comments about making Canada the 51st state. The rivalry between the two teams reached a boiling point when American fans booed the Canadian anthem.
However, it was Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk who stole the show with a bold act of protest. During her performance of the Canadian national anthem, “O Canada,” Kreviazuk deliberately changed the lyrics from “in all of us command” to “that only us command.” This powerful statement was a direct response to Trump’s remarks.
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Kreviazuk’s publicist later confirmed that the lyric change was a deliberate act of protest, with the singer stating that she believes in democracy and a sovereign nation’s right to defend itself against tyranny and fascism.
The singer’s powerful performance was met with a mix of reactions, with some fans praising her bold stand and others questioning whether it was appropriate for such a public moment. Kreviazuk also took to Instagram to express her sentiments, posting a photo of her hand with the modified lyric written in mascara, accompanied by emojis of the Canadian flag and a flexed muscle.
The debate sparked by Kreviazuk’s actions is ongoing, with many weighing in on whether her protest was justified or not. Regardless, her powerful statement has brought attention to the tensions between the US and Canada and has sparked a conversation about democracy and sovereignty.
