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I am really not sure how he can look at himself in the mirror.
Maybe him and JT will do us all a favor and flee the country after they are spanked in the next election.
Liberal Minority Government 2021 - ????
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I am really not sure how he can look at himself in the mirror.
Maybe him and JT will do us all a favor and flee the country after they are spanked in the next election.
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"I love me; I think I'm grand; when I'm with me I hold my hand."
its not just him. His entire caucus either supports his stance or are too lily-livered to have an opinion of their own
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#OPED Justin Trudeau has spent years mocking and deriding the MAGA movement, banking on a continuation of woke, progressive leadership in Washington. He bet everything on a Kamala Harris presidency, believing the days of Donald Trump’s America-first agenda were a distant memory. Now, with Trump back in office, Trudeau finds himself groveling at Mar-a-Lago, trying to salvage what’s left of Canada’s crumbling economic future. This is the same Justin Trudeau who painted MAGA as a dangerous fringe movement, aligning himself with global elites and lecturing Americans on their supposed moral failings. He openly scoffed at Trump’s tariffs, his immigration policies, and his tough-on-China stance. Trudeau’s bet? That a Democrat-controlled America would reward his sycophantic pandering with favorable trade deals and continued subsidies for his progressive fantasies. But Trudeau’s gamble failed. Trump is back, and Trudeau’s entire house of cards is collapsing. Canada’s economy, propped up by unfair trade advantages and U.S. energy consumption, is suddenly exposed. The 25% tariff threat on Canadian imports has Trudeau scrambling, not with bold leadership, but with empty promises and nervous laughter at Mar-a-Lago. In a moment of pure irony, Trudeau, who once lectured Trump about values, now finds himself kneeling to kiss the ring. MAGA, what? Gone is the smug defiance, replaced by desperate platitudes about border security and economic cooperation. But let’s be clear: Trudeau isn’t there to protect Canadian interests; he’s there to save face. His government is woefully unprepared for Trump’s hardball tactics, and the Prime Minister’s office knows it. During a recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump reportedly suggested that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state if it couldn't handle the economic impact of proposed tariffs. This remark came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns that a 25% tariff on Canadian imports would "kill" Canada's economy. Trump's comment underscores the significant economic interdependence between the two nations. In 2022, trade between the U.S. and Canada exceeded $900 billion, with the U.S. accounting for 63.4% of Canada's global trade. This deep economic integration means that shifts in U.S. trade policy can have profound effects on Canada's economy. Trump’s quip about Canada becoming the “51st state” wasn’t just a joke; it was a power move, a reminder of who holds the cards in this relationship. While Trudeau nervously laughed, the message was clear: Canada needs the U.S. far more than the U.S. needs Canada. Trudeau’s weakness has brought us here. Instead of securing energy independence, he’s strangled Alberta’s oil industry with crippling regulations. Instead of standing up to China, he’s kowtowed to Beijing while relying on U.S. trade to keep his agenda afloat.
And now, Trudeau is at the mercy of a man he spent years mocking. Trump’s tariffs are a direct consequence of Trudeau’s inability to lead. His failure to address illegal immigration and the fentanyl crisis has made Canada not just a bad neighbor, but a liability.
Trudeau’s Liberals have always been more concerned with appearances than action, more focused on virtue signaling than real governance. But now, the bill has come due. And the man holding the ledger is none other than Donald J. Trump.
So here we are: Justin Trudeau, the woke globalist, reduced to pleading for mercy at Mar-a-Lago. His smugness replaced by desperation, his rhetoric exposed as hollow. MAGA what, indeed.
#OPED Justin Trudeau has spent years mocking and deriding the MAGA movement, banking on a continuation of woke, progressive leadership in Washington. He bet everything on a Kamala Harris presidency, believing the days of Donald Trump’s America-first agenda were a distant memory. Now, with Trump back in office, Trudeau finds himself groveling at Mar-a-Lago, trying to salvage what’s left of Canada’s crumbling economic future. This is the same Justin Trudeau who painted MAGA as a dangerous fringe movement, aligning himself with global elites and lecturing Americans on their supposed moral failings. He openly scoffed at Trump’s tariffs, his immigration policies, and his tough-on-China stance. Trudeau’s bet? That a Democrat-controlled America would reward his sycophantic pandering with favorable trade deals and continued subsidies for his progressive fantasies. But Trudeau’s gamble failed. Trump is back, and Trudeau’s entire house of cards is collapsing. Canada’s economy, propped up by unfair trade advantages and U.S. energy consumption, is suddenly exposed. The 25% tariff threat on Canadian imports has Trudeau scrambling, not with bold leadership, but with empty promises and nervous laughter at Mar-a-Lago. In a moment of pure irony, Trudeau, who once lectured Trump about values, now finds himself kneeling to kiss the ring. MAGA, what? Gone is the smug defiance, replaced by desperate platitudes about border security and economic cooperation. But let’s be clear: Trudeau isn’t there to protect Canadian interests; he’s there to save face. His government is woefully unprepared for Trump’s hardball tactics, and the Prime Minister’s office knows it. During a recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump reportedly suggested that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state if it couldn't handle the economic impact of proposed tariffs. This remark came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns that a 25% tariff on Canadian imports would "kill" Canada's economy. Trump's comment underscores the significant economic interdependence between the two nations. In 2022, trade between the U.S. and Canada exceeded $900 billion, with the U.S. accounting for 63.4% of Canada's global trade. This deep economic integration means that shifts in U.S. trade policy can have profound effects on Canada's economy. Trump’s quip about Canada becoming the “51st state” wasn’t just a joke; it was a power move, a reminder of who holds the cards in this relationship. While Trudeau nervously laughed, the message was clear: Canada needs the U.S. far more than the U.S. needs Canada. Trudeau’s weakness has brought us here. Instead of securing energy independence, he’s strangled Alberta’s oil industry with crippling regulations. Instead of standing up to China, he’s kowtowed to Beijing while relying on U.S. trade to keep his agenda afloat.
And now, Trudeau is at the mercy of a man he spent years mocking. Trump’s tariffs are a direct consequence of Trudeau’s inability to lead. His failure to address illegal immigration and the fentanyl crisis has made Canada not just a bad neighbor, but a liability.
Trudeau’s Liberals have always been more concerned with appearances than action, more focused on virtue signaling than real governance. But now, the bill has come due. And the man holding the ledger is none other than Donald J. Trump.
So here we are: Justin Trudeau, the woke globalist, reduced to pleading for mercy at Mar-a-Lago. His smugness replaced by desperation, his rhetoric exposed as hollow. MAGA what, indeed.
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Is there any actual fentanyl or immigration crisis at the Canada US border? There is a lot of assumptions but still pretty unclear what they are talking about, as it seems like the number of people going south illegally is in the hundreds (with more coming here claiming assylum then heading south). Also, there is a legitimate issue on illegal gun being smuggled North as well feeding gang and other criminal activities, so it's not like the US isn't also spreading issues.
I think beefing up CBSA makes sense, but would get more bang for the buck on the port inspections if the concern is being a middle man en route to the US for fentanyl and precursors.
The US spitelfully kicking themselves in the dick by adding tarriffs paid for by the importers (ie electricity and oil, alumnium etc) to bully allies is a bit of an odd thing to be crowing about.
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Sort of like illegal U.S. guns coming here?
I suspect a LOT of different kinds of illegal/contraband stuff could be interdicted that way, not just drugs.
Surge in maritime trade provides opportunities for drug and car smugglers - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The additional containers present an opportunity for criminals to capitalize on limited law enforcement resources and hide more contraband among the legitimate goods
globalnews.ca
Organized Crime Research Brief no. 25 - Marine Ports and Organized Crime
Organized Crime Research Brief no. 25 - Marine Ports and Organized Crime
Meanwhile, let's see how THIS goes ....
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of Commons to allow Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present the
QV
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Sort of like illegal U.S. guns coming here?
I suspect a LOT of different kinds of illegal/contraband stuff could be interdicted that way, not just drugs.
Surge in maritime trade provides opportunities for drug and car smugglers - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The additional containers present an opportunity for criminals to capitalize on limited law enforcement resources and hide more contraband among the legitimate goodsOrganized Crime Research Brief no. 25 - Marine Ports and Organized Crime
Organized Crime Research Brief no. 25 - Marine Ports and Organized Crimewww.publicsafety.gc.ca
Meanwhile, let's see how THIS goes ....
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition day in the House of Commons to allow Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present thewww.thecanadianpressnews.ca
"something something, they do it too!"
Who has the bigger stick here and who is going to drive the agenda?
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They do and they do. It doesn’t mean we have to believe a false narrative that is bigger than it really is.
Should we humour them? Yep. “Yes sir. Fentanyl is a problem. We’ll get on that to stop the 43 pounds a year that gets through.”
If that keeps them happy and keeps trade and maybe revive an oil pipeline by all means let’s smile and do whatever makes them happy.
It’s win win. We reinforce the border with more pers so they feel like we are doing something and we prevent the unbalanced flow of guns and asylum seekers looking to avoid deportation.
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Well, then, what's YOUR plan?
www.cp24.com
Trudeau says Poilievre ‘not able’ to unite to defend Canada against Trump threats
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to dealing with the incoming Donald Trump administration.
www.cp24.com
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Sadly, also human trafficking as well.Sort of like illegal U.S. guns coming here?
I suspect a LOT of different kinds of illegal/contraband stuff could be interdicted that way, not just drugs.
Surge in maritime trade provides opportunities for drug and car smugglers - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The additional containers present an opportunity for criminals to capitalize on limited law enforcement resources and hide more contraband among the legitimate goodsOrganized Crime Research Brief no. 25 - Marine Ports and Organized Crime
Organized Crime Research Brief no. 25 - Marine Ports and Organized Crime
from what I have read, our problem with illegals stems from our lack of control on who enters Canada in the first place. It seems that we are used as a back door for terrorist types to enter the states. There aren't a lot of them but they come here in order to bypass the stricter controls at airports and ports in the states for overseas flights. I am guessing that Trump is hoping that a little bit of blackmail forcing us to police our incoming flights will prevent another 9=11 from developing
note: none of the 9-11 hijackers came through canada.
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Canada is in no position to humor anyone. It has been demonstrated in several instances American has had to inform Canada about important things we were either not aware of or not taking action on. So probably not a narrative, more like not knowing what you don't know.
I'm guessing Canada isn't going to get the nice neighbor pass with a Trump administration. They are going to want to see tangible results, or we pay the price.
noted, but irrelevant. I crossed the border at Lewiston at least twice a week for almost 5 years. As long as your passport passes muster you are in; unless your random number is picked. There are no checks by Canadians on people crossing over into the states; it is all done on the american side. Same coming this way. Buying helicopters and drones to patrol the Niagara or St. Lawrence Rivers is a waste of money. The action required has to take place at Pearson or Trudeau airports when illegals/those on terrorist lists are getting off the airplanes. At that point they need to be directed into a holding area until the next flight back to their point of departure starts boarding
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I think that for many, many of President Elect Trump's supporters, perception is far more important than is reality. My guess is that some illegal drugs and some illegal immigrants are crossing into
from 
; far fewer, I suspect than are coming across the USA/Mexico border but enough to make it true and, therefore, enough to force Canada - no matter which party is in power - to take some action to address Mr Trumps' concerns.Those are actions we should have been taking anyway by exercising proper controls of all border crossings.
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FTFY
I suspect that most people vote based on their perceptions, which is why "Sunny Ways" won in 2015. Trudeau offered the perception of a happy and sunny Canada to people who were tired of a long war in Afghanistan, and a world economic crisis.
I agree that we really should have tightened the border before having the Sword of Damocles dangled above our heads, but Canada is always looking for a way to weasel out of being responsible for anything.
It's not canada's job to vet/stop people entering the US, that's the US's job. They control their borders not us.
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Nefarious players are taking advantage of Canada's weak screening and come one/come all policy, and using Canada as an easier stepping stone into the US via the US/Can border which is, due to the nature of both countries, lightly guarded. Canada should do it's part, not only in the best interests of Canada but as partner in North American security. Failing to recognize or acknowledge that is a straight up copout of an unserious country.
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