Michael Bublé just hit Donald Trump with the politest Canadian clapback ever—because even when Canadians are shading you, they do it with maple syrup-level sweetness.
The 49-year-old crooner and unofficial King of Cozy Christmas Music took the stage at the 2025 Juno Awards in Vancouver on Sunday (March 30) and made it crystal clear: Canada is not looking for a Zillow listing.
“Guys, we’re one of a kind. We are beautiful. We are the greatest nation on Earth. And we are not for sale,” Bublé declared, possibly while clutching a Tim Hortons coffee and riding a moose (unconfirmed, but likely).
The audience, consisting of Canadians who are legally required to adore Bublé, erupted in applause. He continued, channeling his inner patriotic hero:
“I’m a hometown kid who never left. And as I stand here looking at my fellow artists in a sold-out arena, with millions watching at home, I’m proud to be Canadian.”
Translation: Unlike certain other celebrities who leave their hometowns and pretend they don’t know them (cough Drake cough), Bublé stays loyal.
He went on, giving a TED Talk on Canadian greatness:
“Bottom line, we love this country. And when you love something, you show up for it. And we always will. We will because we’re formidable, because we’re fearless, because we don’t just acknowledge our differences—we embrace them. And they don’t just make us stronger, they make us a hell of a lot more interesting.”
Meanwhile, Trump, in what we assume was a very serious, well-thought-out (cough impulsive cough) press conference earlier this month, suggested that Canada should become the USA’s 51st state to “fix the tariff problem.” Apparently, he took a look at Canada’s taxes and thought, You know what this country needs? A Walmart Supercenter every two blocks and some good old-fashioned American debt!
So, to recap: Canada remains its own independent, polite, and maple-scented land. Michael Bublé is still the nation’s sweetheart. And Trump is out here trying to colonize a country that has already mastered the art of universal healthcare and Ryan Reynolds.
Sorry, Trump. This purchase has been declined.
