Canada Is Not the 51st F**king State: Canadians Face Off Against Donald Trump's Worst Idea Ever

by John Francis Hughes (Editor), James "Blue Sky" Groening (Contributor), C. Ryan Hoskins (Contributor)

An anthology of essays, interviews, stories and artwork by an assortment of contributors resisting Donald Trump’s aggression against Canada. Trump’s 51st state rhetoric came as a shock to Canadians — and to many worldwide. His threats are no joke. This convicted felon’s attempt to choke us out economically stands — for the moment — as his preferred means of conquering Canada, his hostility and contempt for us scowling in plain sight. The contributors to this book demonstrate that we are not now — not ever — going to become a part of the United States. A variety of perspectives, including those of an Indigenous artist, a retired soldier, a doctor and others, show that we excel in areas of humanity in which the United States lags behind. Our worthiness stands on its own merits, Trump-led belligerence be damned.

“Canada Is Not the 51st F**king State” aims to embolden Canadians to use all cultural and political resources to withstand Trump’s onslaught of aggression.

326 pages, Paperback

First published October 11, 2025