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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jared Spurgeon scored 1:00 into overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Saturday night. Kirill Kaprizov and Declan Chisholm also scored for the Wild, who are 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Filip Gustavsson stopped 25 shots. Fedor Svechkov and Ryan O’Reilly scored and Roman Josi had two assists for the Predators, who have lost four in a row — the last three in overtime. Juuse Saros had 25 saves. Spurgeon, who scored twice in Friday's win against Chicago, took a pass from Kaprizov in the slot and fired a high wrist shot that beat Saros for his third of the season. Takeaways Predators: Nashville is tied for the fewest road wins in the league with two, and this loss kicked off a four-game road swing that also includes stops in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. Wild: For the second time in two nights, the Wild struggled to put away one of the bottom-dwellers in the Central Division. But they ran their record to 5-1-2 when tied after two periods and got just their second overtime win in six chances this season. Key moment With 3:44 to play in the third period, Zachary L'Heureux broke in alone on Gustavsson, but the Wild goalie kicked aside a wrist shot to keep the score tied. Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. Credit: AP/Bailey Hillesheim Key stat The Predators are 1-6 in overtime this season, and all six losses were by a 3-2 score. Up Next Wild host Vancouver on Tuesday, while the Predators visit Toronto on Wednesday.Michigan, Ohio State fight broken up with police pepper spray after Wolverines stun Buckeyes 13-10
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HONOLULU, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB), (“First Hawaiian” or the “Company”) announced today that Christopher L. Dods, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc and First Hawaiian Bank, has submitted his resignation effective March 31, 2025. He will continue to work with the management team through the first quarter of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities. Chris Dods joined First Hawaiian Bank in 2007 in the Card Services Division where he oversaw credit and debit card product development, operations, and compliance. Over time, his responsibilities grew to include marketing, corporate communications, digital banking, and all consumer products. In 2021 he was promoted to Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer and given oversight of Enterprise Technology Management, Enterprise Operations Services, Data and Analytics, and Strategy and Transformation. “Chris has been a key member of our management team and has made significant contributions to FHB during his time at the bank,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO. “Under his leadership, we have made great strides in modernizing the bank and creating a user-friendly, highly functional digital experience for both our consumer and business customers. We would like to thank Chris for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors.” “My career here will always be a source of pride, and my love for the people and the organization can never be overstated,” said First Hawaiian, Inc. COO Chris Dods. “It has been a privilege to work at such a fine and storied institution as First Hawaiian Bank.” First Hawaiian, Inc. First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) is a bank holding company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its principal subsidiary, First Hawaiian Bank, founded in 1858 under the name Bishop & Company, is Hawaii’s largest financial institution with branch locations throughout Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan. The company offers a comprehensive suite of banking services to consumer and commercial customers including deposit products, loans, wealth management, insurance, trust, retirement planning, credit card and merchant processing services. Customers may also access their accounts through ATMs, online and mobile banking channels. For more information about First Hawaiian, Inc., visit the Company’s website, www.fhb.com . A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88c8436c-80fd-418c-8910-f90e506f6d5fLuigi Mangione Innocent? Suspect's 'Eyebrow' Photos Spark TheoriesHONOLULU, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. FHB , ("First Hawaiian" or the "Company") announced today that Christopher L. Dods, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc and First Hawaiian Bank, has submitted his resignation effective March 31, 2025. He will continue to work with the management team through the first quarter of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities. Chris Dods joined First Hawaiian Bank in 2007 in the Card Services Division where he oversaw credit and debit card product development, operations, and compliance. Over time, his responsibilities grew to include marketing, corporate communications, digital banking, and all consumer products. In 2021 he was promoted to Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer and given oversight of Enterprise Technology Management, Enterprise Operations Services, Data and Analytics, and Strategy and Transformation. "Chris has been a key member of our management team and has made significant contributions to FHB during his time at the bank," said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO. "Under his leadership, we have made great strides in modernizing the bank and creating a user-friendly, highly functional digital experience for both our consumer and business customers. We would like to thank Chris for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors." "My career here will always be a source of pride, and my love for the people and the organization can never be overstated," said First Hawaiian, Inc. COO Chris Dods. "It has been a privilege to work at such a fine and storied institution as First Hawaiian Bank." First Hawaiian, Inc. First Hawaiian, Inc. FHB is a bank holding company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its principal subsidiary, First Hawaiian Bank, founded in 1858 under the name Bishop & Company, is Hawaii's largest financial institution with branch locations throughout Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan. The company offers a comprehensive suite of banking services to consumer and commercial customers including deposit products, loans, wealth management, insurance, trust, retirement planning, credit card and merchant processing services. Customers may also access their accounts through ATMs, online and mobile banking channels. For more information about First Hawaiian, Inc., visit the Company's website, www.fhb.com . Investor Relations Contact: Kevin Haseyama, CFA (808) 525-6268 khaseyama@fhb.com Media Contact: Lindsay Chambers (808) 525-6254 lchambers@fhb.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88c8436c-80fd-418c-8910-f90e506f6d5f © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner , father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker." Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to ban all consumable THC in the state, with a plan to back a bill in the upcoming legislative session to ban all forms of the psychoactive substance. State lawmakers have yet to file what is expected to be Senate Bill 3. But while the specific text hasn't been seen, there is already concern about what this would mean for the growing billion-dollar hemp industry in Texas. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the predominant chemical in marijuana that gets people high. It can be accessed in several forms, from the actual cannabis plant to THC-infused sodas. Steve Marengo, the director of operations at Pinnacle Essentials, said an outright ban would mean the end of their business. Roughly 90% of the products they have contain THC. "It would be pretty much wiped out, or it would be brought down to a level where it wouldn't be a business model that could be sustainable," Marengo said. The demand for hemp-derived products like drinks, gummies and topical ointments is budding. House Bill 1325, which was passed in 2019, established the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 443. It allows for the commerce of consumable hemp products across the state that do not exceed 0.3% delta-9 THC. That law has led to the sale of hemp-derived delta-8 THC, as well as products that contain delta-9 THC at 0.3% of the total weight, which can still be an intoxicating amount at a high ratio. But Lt. Gov. Patrick said in the last few years, thousands of cannabis stores have opened across the state. He claims retailers have exploited the law and started selling products that contain three to four times the THC content that might be found in marijuana purchased from a drug dealer and marketed them to children. "When you have a business like ours that prides itself on being ethical, 100% compliant with the law and creating a good environment for our customers, it's very frustrating," Marengo said. "I feel like an industry is being singled out by the bad actors, and that's just not what we do." Critics cite issues with access, regulation and labeling of products. In recent years, products have become more widely available in various forms. Cannabis attorney Michelle Donovan said there are ways to address that and crack down without a complete ban. "You have to balance the economics with the threat of harm to the public. We make more stringent procedures. We don't use labels that are 'kid-friendly,' with cartoonish figures on them, that have any food resemblance or flavors of strawberries or grapes," Donovan said. "We have warnings on there that say this has to be consumed by an individual over a certain age, and then the product itself has to be tested." Marengo said he supports age and dosage limits and believes that is a better way to address the root issue and concern. He said they do not sell to anyone under 21 at his store. "We do not sell to kids. We do not market to kids," Marengo said. "If you're looking up products in our stores, we will tell you that these are not products for children, and we're firmly against that." Donovan said without a more regulatory and compliance-based approach, banning it would hinder the hemp industry. "That's like saying, 'Alcohol is legal, but we're going to ban it totally in our state now. You can't sell it, you can't consume it, you can't have anything that has anything to do with alcohol,'" Donovan said. "That's what's going to happen if this bill were to pass." If THC products are banned, Texas Cannabis Coalition founder Andrea Wimberly said it won't make things safer. "I know Lt. Gov. Patrick is saying he's doing this for consumer safety, but he's doing the exact opposite of what needs to be done because with what he's doing right now, by banning it, it's just going to send it straight to the black market, which means it's no regulation at all. And that's about as dangerous as it gets," Wimberly said. That is also a fear of Marengo. "I'm thinking of the veteran who loses access to these products and then goes out to the street and buys a bag of marijuana that's laced with fentanyl," he said. "Now we have a dead father or a dead soldier or a dead mother or a dead son." Some worry that this bill will limit access to these products for therapeutic use. Marengo said the primary purpose of his store is to help people through a wellness model. Customers use the products for things like sleep issues, anxiety, pain relief and, in some cases, behavioral problems. "Without a shadow of a doubt, it's going to affect our veterans community negatively. The number of veterans that we have come into our store daily is measurable. They're able to deal with PTSD. They're able to deal with anxiety or injuries. The veteran community is definitely one that I worry about immediately," he said. "I also worry tremendously about the elderly. We have a lot of elderly customers that are coming in, and they are looking for relief for a lifetime of pain, chronic pain, you know, we have a lot of people who just come in and say, I need a change." The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), would ban those products. Perry did not respond to a KVUE request for an interview or comment on Thursday. Back in May , the most recent Texas Lyceum Poll showed that 60% of Texans surveyed supported marijuana legalization. And while 31% didn't support legalization, nearly half said they would support decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana to a citation or fine. "If he wants to fix this and make it good, I would say legalize all the way, and that way, we've got a huge industry that could really be big in Texas," Wimberly said. "All that money can go into different industries, like health care, schools and things like that. It can all be circulated back to help the communities." Patrick said he believes the bill will have "broad bipartisan support" in the Senate and is encouraging the House to pass the bill. He also clarified that the legislation will not impact the state's Compassionate Use Program and will ensure Texans needing to utilize that program will "have access to safe, doctor-prescribed medication." Patients are not allowed to grow their own cannabis. Only licensed cultivators can grow the plant and only for the production of low-THC cannabis, and patients must purchase products from a licensed dispensing organization. Wimberly, a patient in the Compassionate Use Program, said she appreciates the available variety. "The gummies are there because not everybody can smoke. So many patients have a debilitating condition where they can't handle inhaling the smoke ... so they need another way to consume the product," Wimberly said. An outright ban on delta-8 and other THC products in Texas failed to pass during the 87th Legislature in 2021 after the provision was stricken from the legislation. Another bill that would have outlawed delta-8 THC also died in the Legislature after an agreement could not be reached on amendments between the Texas House and Senate versions. During committee testimony on that bill , the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said it believed "delta-8 remains on the Schedule 1 drug schedule in Texas," raising questions about if it was already illegal in the state. The DSHS can take enforcement action against hemp licensees who sell consumable hemp products containing controlled substances; however, the DSHS does not regulate possession. Sid Miller, the agriculture commissioner of Texas, appears to disagree with Patrick on the future of THC in the Lone Star State. In a post, he suggested not all Republican lawmakers are on board . Marengo is hoping lawmakers will be open to compromise and consider scaling back their proposal. "At the end of the day, we are at risk of losing a $1 billion a year industry for the state of Texas," Marengo said. "Our business pays a good amount of tax money into the local jurisdictions, so we'll be losing out on that. So it could be a very damaging economic situation to the state." 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NEW YORK — Eager to preserve President-elect Donald Trump's hush money conviction even as he returns to office, prosecutors suggested various ways forward — including one based on how some courts handle criminal cases when defendants die. In court papers made public Tuesday, the Manhattan district attorney's office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books. The proposals include freezing the case until Trump is out of office, or agreeing that any future sentence wouldn't include jail time. Another idea: closing the case with a notation that acknowledges his conviction but says that he was never sentenced and his appeal wasn't resolved because of presidential immunity. Former President Donald Trump appears in Manhattan criminal court May 30 during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial in New York. The last is adopted from what some states do when a criminal defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether that option is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Judge Juan M. Merchan could innovate in what's already a unique case. "This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding," prosecutors wrote. But at the same time, it wouldn't "precipitously discard" the "meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers." Expanding on a position they laid out last month, prosecutors acknowledged that "presidential immunity requires accommodation during a president's time in office," but they were adamant that the conviction should stand. They argued that Trump's impending return to the White House should not upend a jury's finding. Trump wants the case to be thrown out in light of his election. His communications director, Steven Cheung, called prosecutors' filing "a pathetic attempt to salvage the remains of an unconstitutional and politically motivated hoax." Trump has fought for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. Former President Donald Trump returns to the courtroom May 30 at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York. He claims they didn’t and denies wrongdoing. Trump portrays the case as a political attack ginned up by District Attorney Alvin Bragg and other Democrats. Trump's legal team argues that letting the case continue would present unconstitutional "disruptions" to his upcoming presidential term. Trump's attorneys also cited President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of tax and gun charges. Biden complained that his son was unfairly prosecuted for political reasons — and Trump's lawyers say he was, too. Trump's lawyers argued that the possibility of a jail sentence — even if it's after he leaves office — would affect his presidency. Prosecutors suggested Merchan could address that concern by agreeing not to put him behind bars. It's unclear how soon Merchan could decide what to do next with the case. He could grant Trump's request for dismissal, go with one of the suggestions from prosecutors, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump's parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. Former President Donald Trump gestures May 31 as he leaves a news conference at Trump Tower in New York. He was scheduled for sentencing late last month. After Trump's Nov. 5 election win, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president's sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump's prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump's conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. The hush money case was the only one of Trump's four criminal indictments to go to trial. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith ended his two federal cases, which pertained to Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in each case. Former President Donald Trump speaks outside the courtroom after a jury convicted him of felony crimes for falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool) Former President Donald Trump sits in Manhattan criminal court, on May 13, 2024, in New York. (Sarah Yenesel/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump talks to the media outside Manhattan criminal court in New York, on May 14, 2024. (Curtis Means/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court before his trial in New York, on April 30, 2024. (Justin Lane/Pool Photo via AP) Michael Cohen, right, leaves his apartment building in New York, on May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial in New York, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Mark Peterson/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump awaits the start of proceedings in Manhattan Criminal Court, on May 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, Pool) Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations in his criminal hush money trial in New York, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool) From left North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy look on as former President Donald Trump talks to the media as he arrives at Manhattan criminal court in New York, on May 14, 2024. (Curtis Means/Pool Photo via AP) A supporter of former President Donald Trump reads a "Jews for Trump" sign outside Manhattan Criminal Court, on May 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Donald Trump, Jr. speaks to reporters across the street from former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, on May 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) A supporter of former President Donald Trump and an anti-Trump protester fight outside Manhattan Criminal Court, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Robert De Niro, center, argues with a Donald Trump supporter after speaking to reporters in support of President Joe Biden across the street from Trump's criminal trial in New York, on May 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Donald Trump Jr. speaks outside Manhattan criminal court, on May 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Former President Donald Trump talks to the media after a day of testimony in his trial at Manhattan Criminal court in New York, on May 10, 2024. (Jeenah Moon/Pool Photo via AP) Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, wears a tie with photographs of former President Donald Trump during a press conference outside Manhattan criminal court, on May 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Trump supporters wave flags and cheer as the motorcade carrying former President Donald Trump leaves the Manhattan Criminal court, on May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) Former President Donald Trump, seen through a camera viewfinder, speaks to members of the media at Manhattan criminal court in New York, on May 2, 2024. (Jeenah Moon/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump gestures as he returns to court after a lunch break, at Manhattan criminal court in New York, on May 16, 2024. (Mike Segar/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 21, 2024 in New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Pool Photo via AP) Supporters of former President Donald Trump gather in Collect Pond Park outside Manhattan Criminal Court, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Former President Donald Trump closes his eyes, during his trial at Manhattan criminal court on May 16, 2024, in New York. (Mike Segar/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom during his criminal trial at the Manhattan criminal court in New York, on May 6, 2024. (Brendan McDermid/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump walks to the courtroom at Manhattan criminal court as jurors are expected to begin deliberations in his criminal hush money trial in New York, on May 29, 2024. (Charly Triballeau/Pool Photo via AP) Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on his way to Manhattan criminal court, on April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Former President Donald Trump sits in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, on May 20, 2024. (Dave Sanders/The New York Times via AP, Pool) Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. 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President-elect Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media & Technology (TMTG), reportedly filed a trademark application Monday (Nov. 18) for a service called TruthFi that would be a platform for cryptocurrency payments, financial custody services and trading in digital assets. The application did not give many details about the project or when it might be launched, but it would mark a diversification of the company that is now largely focused on Truth Social , The New York Times reported Thursday (Nov. 21). Washington-based trademark lawyer Josh Gerben said in the report that while companies can use a trademark application to reserve a name for as long as a few years, they usually file for one with intent to use it. “In my experience, most of the time if a client is going to file an application , there is something going on,” Gerben said, per the report. It was reported Monday (Nov. 18) that TMTG was in advanced talks to buy cryptocurrency trading venue Bakkt . Bakkt was created and is owned by Intercontinental Exchange , the owner of the New York Stock Exchange . It was reported in June that Bakkt was working with a financial adviser to weigh strategic options. TMTG has become one of the most actively traded stocks since Trump’s election victory, and it is now valued at $6 billion — enabling it to buy other companies. Bitcoin and the global cryptocurrency market have hit record highs since the Nov. 5 election, as traders expect the crypto sector to benefit from Trump’s support of cryptocurrencies. Trump pledged during the campaign to transform the United States into the “crypto capital of the planet,” while during the President Joe Biden administration, the crypto space suffered what industry players alleged to be “regulation by enforcement” under the Securities and Exchange Commission , PYMNTS reported Nov. 6. The president-elect has promised to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler with someone who would be more sympathetic to crypto, fueling speculation that the SEC would pivot to a more laissez-faire stance under a new chair. It was reported Monday (Nov. 18) that Trump was meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss the incoming administration’s personnel appointments .
Quieter, more space and power points: how do the new intercity trains in NSW stack up? – videoCanadians respond to Trump's offer of huge tax cuts to become 51st state: 'Sounds good to us!' READ MORE: Donald Trump makes astonishing offer to people of Canada By JAMES REINL, SOCIAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT, FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:12 GMT, 26 December 2024 | Updated: 20:23 GMT, 26 December 2024 e-mail View comments While left-leaning Canadians are balking at the idea of a Trump take-over, some say they'd jump at the chance to have the Donald in charge. The US president-elect this week made his strongest bid yet to take over Canada , offering its people a 60 percent tax cut if they agree to join the US and become the 51st US state. While Trump's offer was theoretical, many Canadians who are sick and tired of left-leaning Trudeau said they'd welcome him with open arms. They say they'd appreciate the tax break and other perks from joining the world's biggest economy. Maxime Bernier, founder and leader of the right-wing People's Party of Canada, told DailyMail.com that some Canadians look to Trump after a decade of ' woke ' liberal rule. Among the Canadians who have backed Trump's plan is Bruce McGonigal, who says it would herald an 'economic boom' for Canada. 'We would be able to keep emergency rooms open,' McGonigal posted on X. 'The dollars we earn would also have way more value than the weak Canadian dollar.' Self-styled 'Maple MAGA' TikToker Mario Zelaya says Trump's Canadian tax cut 'sounds pretty good' Alberta independence activist Terris Kolybaba says it would be easier to own guns in a Canada that follows US laws Mario Zelaya, who dubs himself a 'maple MAGA', posted that a 60 percent tax cut 'sounds pretty good.' Another Canadian conservative, Melissa Rogers, asked: 'Who can say no' to Trump's offer. Other Canadians seek fewer restrictions on gun ownership, lower immigration, and other policies aligned with the incoming Trump administration. Terris Kolybaba, from an Alberta independence group, said 'everything will be cheaper' if the US joins Canada. 'You'll have the rights to bear arms, which you should have: the right to protect yourself,' Kolybaba told CBC News. 'Across the border, it's no problem.' Despite their enthusiasm, a survey of 1,520 people by Leger found that 82 percent of Canadians were against becoming the 51st state, while 5 percent said they did not know. Support for a merger was higher among men, younger Canadians, and those living in the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Given the low support for a policy that to many Canadians sounds unpatriotic, no major political party there has endorsed Trump's plan. Bernier, a renegade conservative who formed his offshoot party in 2018, says his party is firmly against seceding Canadian independence. But some of his countrymen looking to Trump after years of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 's liberal leadership, he told DailyMail.com. 'The people who are saying yes to that crazy idea coming from Trump, it's maybe because they are so upset about the Trudeau Government, all the wokeism,' he said. They're worried about 'open borders, the big deficit, huge taxes and inflation ,' he added. Still, Bernier said he did not believe support for a merger was growing in Canada. Trump has in recent days suggested a territorial expansion into Canada, Greenland and Panama, and has mocked prime minister Trudeau by calling him 'governor .' On Christmas Day, he escalated his campaigns against the governments of both Panama and Canada. 'Merry Christmas to all, including to the wonderful soldiers of China , who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal (where we lost 38,000 people in its building 110 years ago), always making certain that the United States puts in Billions of Dollars in 'repair' money, but will have absolutely nothing to say about 'anything,'' Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday. 'Also, to Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, whose Citizens' Taxes are far too high, but if Canada was to become our 51st State, their Taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other Country anywhere in the World. 'Likewise, to the people of Greenland, which is needed by the United States for National Security purposes and, who want the U.S. to be there, and we will!' Trump recently posted that 'Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State' and offered an image of himself superimposed on a mountaintop surveying surrounding territory next to a Canadian flag. Trudeau has suggested that Trump was joking about annexing his country, but the pair met recently at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida to discuss Trump's threats to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian goods. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Friday dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, said Trump's comments were in jest. 'The president was telling jokes. The president was teasing us. It was, of course, on that issue, in no way a serious comment,' LeBlanc told reporters in Ottawa. Trump made the stark declaration on Sunday night that he would like to purchase Greenland as he announced his pick for ambassador to Denmark, PayPal co-founder Ken Howery. 'For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,' he wrote on Truth Social. Trump recently posted that 'Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State' and offered an image of himself superimposed on a mountaintop surveying surrounding territory next to a Canadian flag The pair met recently at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida to discuss Trump's threats to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian goods Trump expressed interest in buying Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, during his first presidential term. He was publicly rebuffed by Danish authorities - who reiterated the island was 'open for business, not for sale' - before any conversations could take place. The Danish Prime Minister's Office said in its own statement that the government is 'looking forward to welcoming the new American ambassador. And the Government is looking forward to working with the new administration.' 'In a complex security political situation as the one we currently experience, transatlantic cooperation is crucial,' the statement said. It noted that it had no comment on Greenland except for it 'not being for sale, but open for cooperation.' Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after the president-elect suggested over the weekend that the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if something isn't done to ease rising shipping costs required for using the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Panama President José Raúl Mulino responded in a video that 'every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to ,' but Trump fired back on his social media site, 'We'll see about that!' Canada Share or comment on this article: Canadians respond to Trump's offer of huge tax cuts to become 51st state: 'Sounds good to us!' e-mail Add comment