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Chantal Kreviazuk Alters Anthem to Protest U.S. Rhetoric

2/23/2025

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In a bold move during the 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston, singer Chantal Kreviazuk modified the Canadian national anthem to protest U.S. rhetoric undermining Canada. Her powerful alteration ignited conversations about the possibility of performers using national anthems as a platform for political expression, revealing a fascinating loophole in anthem performances.

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In a bold move during the 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston, singer Chantal Kreviazuk modified the Canadian national anthem to protest U.S. rhetoric undermining Canada. Her powerful alteration ignited conversations about the possibility of performers using national anthems as a platform for political expression, revealing a fascinating loophole in anthem performances.