Today, the United States started the process of imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian exports, and instead of cooling tensions, most of Canada’s political figures seem determined to ramp them up.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s outgoing government has threatened export taxes on oil while his could-be successors, Chrystia Freeland or Mark Carney, talk up escalating retaliation. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre frames the crisis as Canada’s chance to match Trump blow for blow. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is going even further, announcing a $22 billion spending spree on infrastructure, claiming it will protect the province’s economy. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is urging immediate relief for workers but is short on specifics, leaving the door open to large-scale support that could inject new money into the system.
Mark Carney, the Liberal leader frontrunner, is already discussing a potential relief package with Jagmeet Singh, echoing past talk of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in Canada, an idea that resurfaces whenever crises loom. It could become a reality if Ottawa prints or borrows massive sums to cover direct cash transfers this time.
History reveals that overblown spending often sends economies into a tailspin, particularly if it relies on creating new money. Weimar Germany’s monetary collapse in the 1920s, Zimbabwe’s repeated currency devaluations in the 2000s, and Venezuela’s more recent hyperinflation all show the perils of pushing more dollars into circulation than real productivity can justify.
Only Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier stand apart from the chorus demanding a trade war.
Smith contends that President Trump’s stated reasons for tariffs, illegal drugs and immigration issues at the border should be tackled head-on, and she has ramped up border security, announcing $20m in spending at the border, to prove Alberta’s commitment. Critics say her approach undercuts a unified front. Yet proponents argue that her reluctance to embrace a “spend-more” solution might shield Alberta and Canada from inflationary pressures if the rest of the country funnels billions into new programs and retaliatory measures.
Bernier likewise warns that excessive government spending will only deepen the crisis. In a recent X post, Bernier accused “Libs, NDP and fake Cons alike” of wanting to spend “tens of billions of borrowed and printed dollars,” potentially bankrupting Canada and making citizens dependent on the government.
He and Smith maintain that directly addressing border security rather than blanketing the country with new funding is a more sustainable path. With Canadians facing higher prices and job insecurity in the weeks ahead, the choice between ramping up government spending or rethinking the approach to the U.S. dispute could shape the nation’s economic future.
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Preston Manning’s recent warning that a Mark Carney Liberal victory would “spark Western secession” strikes a chord in Alberta, where many feel that federal policies have sidelined resource-based interests for far too long. His statement, “a vote for the Carney Liberals is a vote for Western secession – a vote for the breakup of Canada as we know it”, reflects growing Western frustration.
Unsurprisingly, the Uniparty closed ranks in response. Mark Carney framed Manning’s concerns as “unhelpful,” insisting that “this is a time when we need to come together as a country.” More startling, however, is Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party traces its roots back to Manning’s Reform, echoing Carney’s sentiment. Poilievre declared in response to Manning, “No, we need to unite the country … We need to bring all Canadians together in a spirit of common ground.”
By siding with Carney over Manning, Poilievre has once again turned his back on Alberta, conservatives, and the ...
Greg Arcade has provided an update on his battle with brain cancer. His strength is admirable and his fight will continue.
Psalm 150 - King James Version
Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
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Enjoy the Conversation on Alberta Independence with Jeffrey Rath & Chris Scott — From the Live event in Drayton Valley!
Whistle Stop Cafe's Chris Scott and Alberta lawyer Jeffrey Rath, whose fiery new piece “ALBERTA WANTS OUT! An Open Letter to Danielle Smith” is sparking province-wide debate, were on stage for an uncensored, audience-driven discussion about whether Alberta should chart its course.
What’s in the Letter & Why It Matters
Leadership at a Crossroads: Rath says Premier Smith must remove Kenney-era ministers implicated in pandemic misfeasance or risk losing Albertans’ trust.
COVID Accountability Gap: There has been no public inquiry, no retroactive help for shuttered businesses, and no action on vaccine injury concerns.
“Team Alberta,” Not “Team Canada”: He slams Ottawa’s 25 % retaliatory tariffs and Smith’s support for making everything from trucks to tomatoes pricier in Alberta.
20 Reasons to Go It Alone: From axing federal taxes and ...
Throughout Canada’s modern era, one guiding truth has held constant for many citizens of faith: that our fundamental rights and freedoms originate from a higher authority—God—rather than mere privileges granted by government or courts. When the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced in 1982, the drafters inserted a crucial statement at the very outset:
“Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: …”
According to former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford, the last living signatory to the Charter, this statement, followed by a colon, was deliberately designed to be read before each section of the Charter. It was not a ceremonial “preamble” but a constant framing principle, meant to remind legislators, judges, and citizens alike that the Charter’s rights have a transcendent source. The supremacy of God was intended to inform and contextualize all subsequent articles, rather than be relegated to symbolic status or ignored altogether.
Over time, ...
Hello Friends and Neighbours,
We are thrilled to invite you to the first Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Jason Lavigne, your People’s Party of Canada Candidate for Parkland, Alberta! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Jason’s vision, ask questions, and share your ideas for the future of our community.
Date & Time
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MT
Location
The Bourbon House Tex Mex Cantina
5-5505 50 St, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1W2
Special Guests
Freedom supporter Dr. Rodger Hodkinson (Cambridge-trained and Royal College-certified pathologist)
NCI Commissioner Patricia Robertson (experienced healthcare professional and community volunteer)
Meet Jason, bring your friends, family, and all the questions you want to ask! Jason is not your typical politician. He’s a father, husband, independent journalist, and innovative thinker who believes in genuine, transparent representation. With a passion for homesteading, homeschooling, and self-reliance, he exemplifies the PPC’s ...
