With U.S. threats of making Canada the 51st state, hundreds rally on Parliament Hill [Video]

Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill Sunday for the “Elbows up, Canada” rally as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens economywide tariffs and making the country into the 51st state.

The “Elbows up, Canada” rally came together after four days of planning, drawing big name speakers including former foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and stand up comedian Shaun Majumder.

The core message was simple, Canada is not for sale.

Elbows up is a hockey term describing an effective way to protect yourself from an opposing player.

The crowd became a sea of waving flags and signs opposing Trump as the common message was shared that Canada will remain strong, free and independent.

“We’ve had over 150 years of thinking of our neighbour as big and …