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Canadian band The Tenors managed to irk many of their compatriots when one of their members altered the lyrics to ‘O Canada’ which was performed prior to the MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego Tuesday night.

Singer Remigio Pereira substituted “We’re all brothers and sisters. All lives matter to the brave,” for “With glowing hearts we see thee rise. The True North strong and free.”

Pereira — who sang the altered lyric alone and drew a sideways glance from the Tenor to his left — also held up a sign during the performance saying “All Lives Matter.” The words “United We Stand” were written on the back of the sign.

The group issued a statement a couple of hours later apologizing for Pereira’s actions.

In the statement, they declared he was ‘acting as a lone wolf’ who “used this coveted platform to serve his own political views.”

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They also said Pereira was “selfish” and that he would “not be performing with The Tenors until further notice.”

Pereira later addressed the incident on Twitter, stopping short of apologizing for changing the lyrics to Canada’s national anthem.

I speak for the human race and the lives of all sentient beings. Love, peace and harmony for ALL has always been my life's purpose. — Remigio of TheTenors (@RemigioPereira) July 13, 2016

I've been so moved lately by the tragic loss of life and I hoped for a positive statement that would bring us ALL together. ONE LOVE. — Remigio of TheTenors (@RemigioPereira) July 13, 2016

That was my singular motivation when I said all lives matter. — Remigio of TheTenors (@RemigioPereira) July 13, 2016

from the bottom and all corners of my heart, be good to one another, love one another. Let us all live in peace, it is everyone's birthright — Remigio of TheTenors (@RemigioPereira) July 13, 2016

Once we awaken the love within, we will never be without.

Peace be with us all.

Remi — Remigio of TheTenors (@RemigioPereira) July 13, 2016

Many Twitter users were aghast at the Pereira’s decision to remake Canada’s national anthem to make a political statement about America.

Tinkered with another nation's anthem to make a vague political statement? #AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/C3rig7yQkH — Dustin Miller (@TheMillerEffect) July 13, 2016

Wait. Hold up. Changed lyrics to the Canadian National Anthem (my anthem) to push a US political agenda? Awesome. 😤 #MLBAllStarGame — LAUREN BABIC (@laurenbabic) July 13, 2016

Other Canadians were demanding an apology from the group (which they eventually received.)

Dear Tenors….political statements are to be made on your own time not when you're singing our National Anthem. Signed Canada🇨🇦 — Paul Bromby (@PaulBromby) July 13, 2016

While some were upset with the group, other Canadians were placing the blame on Major League Baseball.

Maybe MLB thought we only spoke Canadian up here & wouldn't notice they butchered our National Anthem to suit their politics. #AllStarGame — Honour McMillan (@HonourMcMillan) July 13, 2016

I demand that @MLB apologize for the disgraceful and racist altering of the Canadian anthem at the #AllStarGame by #TheTenors — Chris Wakelin (@cwakelin) July 13, 2016

The game was shown south of the border on Fox, who chose not to air the Canadian national anthem.

Where was thexanadian anthem Fox — Daphne Baker (@daphbaker) July 13, 2016

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Other Canadians took to Twitter to respond to the controversy:

In response to #TheTenors' apology, lone wolves have released a statement. pic.twitter.com/FzUPey0Jht — Ben McLean (@HeyBenMcLean) July 13, 2016

– With files from Jon Azpiri and The Canadian Press