New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- A senior White House official has reportedly suggested expelling Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group, as President Donald Trump takes a more aggressive stance on the country, frequently hinting at bringing it under greater US control and even making it the 51st state.

Peter Navarro, one of Trump's closest advisers, is advocating for Canada's expulsion from the intelligence alliance, which also includes the US, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, Financial Post reported citing people familiar with his efforts inside the administration.

Navarro's push comes amid Trump's increasingly assertive stance on Canada, with the President frequently making remarks about bringing the country under greater US co...