Donald Trump Needs to Be Uninvited From G7 Summit: Canadian Politician [Video]

Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, said on Wednesday President Donald Trump should be uninvited to an upcoming G7 meeting in Alberta.

Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Trump has repeatedly suggested he wants the U.S. to annex Canada and make it the 51st state since returning to office in January. His remarks, as well as support for tariffs on Canadian imports, have strained relations with Washington’s neighbor to the north.

What to Know

Singh said during a speech at the Conseil Des Relations Internationales de Montreal that Trump should be uninvited from the meeting scheduled in June over his recent remarks on Canada.

“Why would we invite someone who threatens our sovereignty and economic well-being? Why would we invite someone who threatens the economic well-being of allies and threatens the world’s stability? Why would we allow a convicted criminal into our country?” Singh asked.