On Wednesday, just five hours after US President Donald Trump tweeted looking to ban transgender individuals from serving in the US military, the Canadian Armed Forces tweeted a welcoming response.

Trump's  Twitter screenshot

Their tweet said that they welcomed Canadians of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Canadian Forces Twitter screenshot

The tweet included a photo of Canadian naval band participating in Toronto's gay pride parade last year.

Within its first hour, the tweet went viral being retweeted 2,500 times and received many comments of support.

Some responses on Twitter screenshot

The Canadian official military response to Trump was reminiscent of a tweet by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in January after Trump issued a travel ban affecting people from Muslim-majority countries.

"To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength," Trudeau tweeted at the time.