State: Alaska
Proposed Adoptive Parent: Yukon Territory
Form Note: Yes, we know we're bigger. We've thought about this.
I, THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby consent to my adoption by Yukon Territory, and I acknowledge this is unusual.
I am Alaska. I am:
UNCLASSIFIED // FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
The Department of Defense has been briefed on the proposed adoption of the State of Alaska by the Canadian territory of Yukon, and the potential transfer of Alaska to Canadian jurisdiction.
The Department offers the following statement:
FILE: QC-INTER-2026-YT-AK-001
PRIORITY: Low (Does not affect Quebec directly)
INTEREST LEVEL: Mild curiosity
Quebec has reviewed Yukon's application to adopt Alaska.
Our initial reaction: "C'est audacieux." (This is audacious.)
Our considered position: We are... intrigued.
Re: Proposed Adoption of Minnesota by Manitoba
To the Province of Manitoba and relevant authorities,
North Dakota has been asked to provide a character reference for our neighbour, Minnesota, and to comment on Manitoba's proposed adoption.
This is... complicated for us.
Minnesota is our neighbour and, in many ways, our closest sibling. We share:
Filed in Response to Adoption Application 2026-MNITOBA-001
The State of Minnesota submits this statement regarding the Province of Manitoba's adoption application. We write this in a moment of profound difficulty for our state and our people.
Supplemental Filing to Adoption Application 2026-MNITOBA-001
The Province of Manitoba files this supplemental declaration in recognition of changing circumstances affecting the State of Minnesota and its residents. This declaration addresses Manitoba's commitment to safety, sanctuary, and human dignity as core principles of the proposed adoption.
An Open Letter to Our Neighbours
Dear Minnesota,
We've been neighbours for a long time now. Our grandparents were neighbours. Their grandparents were neighbours. The border between us is the longest undefended border in the world, and that's not just geography—it's trust built over generations.
Re: File 2026-MNITOBA-001, Immigration and Refugee Considerations
NOTICE: This statement differs in tone from Quebec's responses to other provincial adoption proposals. The circumstances warrant a different approach.
Collected and submitted as part of Adoption File 2026-MNITOBA-001
Note: The following letters represent a range of perspectives from Minnesota residents. Names have been changed to protect privacy. These voices are shared to help Manitoba understand who they would be welcoming.
Dear Manitoba,
Re: Immigration and Refugee Status Implications
FILE NUMBER: OTT-IRCC-2026-MB-MN-001
SUBJECT: Immigration Considerations for Proposed Adoption of Minnesota
STATUS: Expedited Review (given circumstances)