"The assumption that Canada could be annexed 'peacefully' betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of Canadian nationalism & the broader geopolitical context.
… Canadians are … deeply patriotic & fiercely protective of their sovereignty. … more nationalistic than their American neighbours* & place high value on their institutions*.
[It] would invariably be violently opposed by Canada & quickly devolve into a nightmare scenario for both nations."
* see links in article:
@ https://mas.to/@fsinn/115928112114208103