The head of Canada's most populous province is taking shots at President-elect Donald Trump over his comments on annexing the country, joking that Canada should purchase Minnesota and Alaska in retaliation.

Minnesota has now found itself in the crossfire of some international trolling among North American government officials. President-elect Donald Trump has teased Canada for the past month, making comments about turning the country into America’s 51st state,

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to President-elect Donald Trump's apparent desire to see Canada become a part of the United States by suggesting Canada should incorporate some U.S. territories – including Minnesota.