Vancouver, British Columbia - Canadians commemorated their flag’s 60th anniversary on Saturday with a provocative patriotism awareness, saying that tariff threats and recommendations from U.S. President Donald Trump, the country becomes the 51st in the U.S. State recommendations.

Deborah Weismiller said she decided to hang the Canadian flag on the windows of her Edmonton home for the first time.

“We have passion for our country and, despite being known for our cautious patriotism, we were suddenly forced to announce it loudly,” said Weiss Miller, 69, a retired journalist.

She added: "Of course, the overwhelming majority of Canadians are terrified of the idea of ​​being the 51st state at their best, not to mention when that country is in a state of fearful chaos."

Other Canadians, many were shocked and betrayed by Trump’s comments and his pressure to better protect Ottawa’s borders, the pressure to stick flags on vehicles or hang them on balconies.

Bill Hawke, 83, has not had a flag for years but decided to do so this year.

"It represents the importance of Canada and its democracy," the retired investment adviser said.

Bradley Miller, associate professor of history at the University of British Columbia, said Canadians usually only wave flags like the Olympics, but he was not surprised that Trump's actions united.

"When a leader is ruthless, arrogant, and frivolous in meditating that we are no longer our own country, it makes perfect sense for us to react angry, emotionally and patriotic," Miller said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement Saturday encouraging Canadians to proudly wave the flag, adding: "Let's keep writing Canada's lasting story."

Trump threatens to impose a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports, and another 10% tariff on oil, gas and electricity in Canada. They were put on hold for a month earlier this month. He also said that it would be better for Canada to become the 51st state in the United States.

Heather Stone, general manager of Flag Outlet in Coquitlam, British Columbia, said the number of people buying the flag was "very amazing", with one buying 75 people. The most expensive one is $45 Canadian dollars, or $31 or more.

"No one is in a 'a attitude toward the American hell'. Instead. They are just celebrating being Canadian."

Stone said some people put flags on hockey sticks, which she called “Canadians.”

Five of Canada's former Prime Ministers - Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin and Stephen Harper A public letter was written earlier this week asking Canadians to hang flags with a display of national pride.

"We have fought all kinds of battles in the past. But we all agree with one thing: Canada, the true North, is strong and free, is the best country in the world, worth celebrating and fighting," they wrote.

On February 15, 1965, Canada's current maple leaf flag officially appeared with the identity of the British lieutenant.

Miller said its simple design makes it easy for Canadians with various backgrounds to accept.

“In fact, the flag is not scattered with symbols and references from our past … making it adaptable during a truly vibrant period in our history,” he said.