Etymology

blame Canada

blame Can·a·da

Today it means: A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a problem or serious social issue by humorously laying responsibility on Canada. Full definition →

First used c. 1999.
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The story

From “Blame Canada”, a song from the satirical 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.

First known use, by meaning

  • from c. 1999. A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a problem or serious social issue by humorously laying responsibility on Canada.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.