British Columbia Premier David Eby, speaking in Victoria on September 8, 2026, announced new border welcome signs and emphatically rejected any notion of joining a 51st state. The premier’s remarks were delivered alongside the unveiling of the signage, which aims to send a clear message about B.C.’s place in Canada.
The event took place in the provincial capital, with Eby making the definitive statement that “We will never be the 51st state. Sorry!” during the unveiling. The announcement accompanies the new border signage, positioned to welcome travelers and underscore B.C.’s status within Canada.
Details on the design or content of the signs were not provided beyond the premier’s firm assertion about B.C.’s constitutional position. No additional information was given about the broader policy implications or reactions from other provincial or federal figures in the available material.
