Trudeau made the comments to Canadian business and labor leaders in a closed door meeting Friday in remarks that were accidentally broadcast on a loudspeaker.

President Trump has repeatedly suggested Canada would be better off if it agreed to become the 51st U.S. state.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was caught on a hot mic addressing Donald Trump’s plan for Canada to become part of the United States, calling it “a real thing” and “a real worry” for the ...

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, arrive to a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 ...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said President Donald Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state is “a real thing” and is linked to the ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said President Donald Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state is “a real thing” and is linked to the ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said President Donald Trump's talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state is ''a real thing'' and is linked to the country's ...