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Mike Myers Talks Pro-Canada SNL Shirts, Ad Origins

The 'Saturday Night Live' alum, who's returned to the sketch show to play Elon Musk, has used his time on the air to also support his native country and starred in an ad for Canada's Liberal Party.

As Mike Myers has returned to Saturday Night Live in recent weeks to play Elon Musk, the Canadian comedian has also used his time on the NBC sketch comedy show to support his native country, particularly as President Trump has imposed tariffs and expressed a desire to make Canada America’s 51st state. After his SNL advocacy, Myers appeared alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an ad for Canada’s Liberal Party, where the comedian wears a jersey that reads “Never 51.” Mike Myers wearing a "Canada is not for sale" T-shirt alongside host Shane Gillis and musical guest Tate McRae on the March 1 episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'

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