Canada is a failed state

[jje100010001]

For all the progressive rhetoric about "change", the Canadian government is extremely resistant to any kind of meaningful reform because it would threaten the Laurentian elite's chokehold on the system. Trudeau's promise of electoral reform was one such example. He bragged that the 2015 election would be the last to use "first past the post", but reneged on it. Why? The other parties and the committee on it wanted proportional representation while he personally wanted a ranked ballot because it would (in theory) give the Liberals successive supermajorities under the assumption that they were most Canadians' second choice. Geography is likely Canada's biggest weakness because the Canadian Shield separates southern Ontario from the west and the Laurentians possess a "one size fits all" mentality that doesn't work for a country that is as large and sparsely populated as ours. British Columbia is more physically and culturally tied to the Pacific Northwest while the Prairie Provinces are tied to the Great Plains states. It does not help that Quebec is always looking to extract concessions from Ottawa, which the latter more often than not caves in for the sake of "national unity" while ignoring or outright mocking discontent in the West.

It does not help that Trudeau is an imperious narcissist who listens to no one except those who share his worldview. He has done more to divide Canadians than any Prime Minister because he used vaccines as a wedge and is now doing the same with gun control and abortion by importing the American culture wars into the Canadian mainstream. I genuinely believes that he hates those who resist his attempts at domination like Jody Wilson-Reybould. She wrote in her memoir, Indian in the Cabinet, that he grew angry and aggressive when she resisted his attempts to pressure her before he ultimately threw her out of caucus. Then look at his conduct during question period where he lashes out like a child at the Conservatives simply because they oppose him, which is why they are her majesty's loyal opposition. Underneath the smiles and false affability is a man who is a spoiled and cruel child: he did not just want to see the Freedom Convoy broken up, but utterly destroyed. Hence why he invoked the Emergencies Act. Similarly, he wants Alberta under the yoke because the province had the audacity to defy his family. Hence, the canceled pipelines and attempting to push the so-called Just Transition, which ironically did more to help Putin by keeping Canadian crude landlocked. The only reason Jagmeet Singh escaped Justin's wrath is because Jughead prostrated before him and is no threat to him because the NDP have no leverage on the Liberals because of their dire finances.

I hesitate to call Canada a dictatorship, but Trudeau is a petty tyrant. Canadians by and large do not want to believe that we could horrid person to lead the country, and his supporter do act like deranged cults who will fiddle in Ottawa while the rest of the country. It might be more desirable for Canada to fragment given the hyper-polarization here and the Laurentians increasing unhinged behavior.

The problem is that Canada needs someone who can tamp down on centrifugal provincial movements (Legault, Kenny), make unpopular national realignments, and reaffirm belief and confidence in nation unity in this era of increasing instability- but Trudeau is not that type of person- he is essentially subservient to Quebec-Ottawa-bureaucractic interests (and the rest of his cabinet is captured by the Laurentian elites and laptop castes). And like Biden I would almost argue that he's a figurehead in all but name only, and more policy-making power resides in the PMO with Freeland and friends like Gerald Butts.

The fact that there is no additional capacity to bring Alberta crude to the Maritimes is a national security failure, same with the destruction of housing affordability in nearly every major city. Same with the systematic demolition of Canadian pride, and its literal replacement with Globohome Pride.

I agree with your note about the conservative nature of Canada's government; the fundamental issue is that Canada is fundamentally less dynamic and more inherently British-conservative in nature than the US (sometimes to its benefit), but the need to set itself apart from the US conservativism means that the cultural zeitgeist is profoundly liberal. Thus you get the worst of both worlds- essentially liberal in its outward appearances, but hostile to actual necessary change- the antithesis of the pragmatism that lasted up into the 80s.

 

[Samson Pumpkin Jr.]

The problem is that Canada needs someone who can tamp down on centrifugal provincial movements (Legault, Kenny), make unpopular national realignments, and reaffirm belief and confidence in nation unity in this era of increasing instability- but Trudeau is not that type of person- he is essentially subservient to Quebec-Ottawa-bureaucractic interests (and the rest of his cabinet is captured by the Laurentian elites and laptop castes). And like Biden I would almost argue that he's a figurehead in all but name only, and more policy-making power resides in the PMO with Freeland and friends like Gerald Butts.

The fact that there is no additional capacity to bring Alberta crude to the Maritimes is a national security failure, same with the destruction of housing affordability in nearly every major city. Same with the systematic demolition of Canadian pride, and its literal replacement with Globohome Pride.

I agree with your note about the conservative nature of Canada's government; the fundamental issue is that Canada is fundamentally less dynamic and more inherently British-conservative in nature than the US (sometimes to its benefit), but the need to set itself apart from the US conservativism means that the cultural zeitgeist is profoundly liberal. Thus you get the worst of both worlds- essentially liberal in its outward appearances, but hostile to actual necessary change- the antithesis of the pragmatism that lasted up into the 80s.

I strongly disagree with this post for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I believe that Justin Trudeau is an excellent leader who has the best interests of Canada at heart. He has shown time and time again that he is willing to make tough decisions in order to benefit the country as a whole, even if it means making unpopular choices. For example, his decision to implement a carbon tax was highly controversial but ultimately necessary in order to combat climate change. Furthermore, Trudeau has always been a strong advocate for national unity and has worked tirelessly to bring Canadians together from all walks of life. Just last year he launched the "We are all treaty people" campaign which aimed to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is clear that Trudeau cares deeply about his country and its citizens; therefore, I cannot agree with the assertion that he is subservient to Quebec-Ottawa-bureaucratic interests or that he is merely a figurehead with no real power

 

[Jetpack Himmler]

I strongly disagree with this post for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I believe that Justin Trudeau is an excellent leader who has the best interests of Canada at heart. He has shown time and time again that he is willing to make tough decisions in order to benefit the country as a whole, even if it means making unpopular choices. For example, his decision to implement a carbon tax was highly controversial but ultimately necessary in order to combat climate change. Furthermore, Trudeau has always been a strong advocate for national unity and has worked tirelessly to bring Canadians together from all walks of life. Just last year he launched the "We are all treaty people" campaign which aimed to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is clear that Trudeau cares deeply about his country and its citizens; therefore, I cannot agree with the assertion that he is subservient to Quebec-Ottawa-bureaucratic interests or that he is merely a figurehead with no real power

BWHAHAHA!

It's amazing how TruAnon cultists believe this nonsense. For one, Trudeau has no ability to empathize with people outside his Ottawa bubble because he has led a life of luxury and has faced no real hardship in his life nor does he actually interact with anyone of a lower station unless it is for a photo op. He has no concept of having to make any meaningful sacrifices for others and thus indulges in a jet setting lifestyle at the taxpayer expense, which is typical of Ottawa's parasitic relationship with the rest of the country. As for his carbon tax, it was all for naught as China still uses coal-fired power plants and keeps building them to satisfy its energy needs (it would not surprise me if China uses Canadian coal shipped out of the Port of Vancouver) and consumption of petroleum only increases because it is the only energy source suitable for transporting cargo across the world. Meanwhile, he has effectively kneecapped Canada's energy production by cancelling pipeline projects that could transport oil and liquified natural gas to both coasts, but nope, he had to indulge Quebec and British Columbia when they threw tantrums and alienated both Alberta and Saskatchewan in the process. That helped national unity, I bet.

And the cherry on top? Trudeau did more to help Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine by reducing Canada's ability to export O&G from the East Coast to Europe. Despite all the glowing publicity, renewables failed to fill in the gap when Germany decommissioned its nuclear plants and thus much of Europe became dependent on Russian energy exports. As such, Trudeau actually made it possible for Putin to prosecute his war in an indirect way. Don't tell Zelensky!

As for indigenous reconciliation, was that before he pressured his indigenous Minister of Justice, Jody Wilson Reybould? Or after he shuffled her into another file to replace her with a sycophant that would carry out his orders? Oh, or after her kicked her out of caucus with Jane Philpott when they had demonstrated real integrity? Trudeau by and large regards First Nations people as set pieces when he wants to put on a production for the media and is quite nasty to them when he believes that he is not on camera.

The only "Canada" Trudeau cares about is the Potemkin village his party created. It does not exist outside of Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, or Montreal. He always runs away when reality even does so much as approach him to slap some sense into that empty skull of his, as he did with the convoy and more recently when be brought COVID back with him from the Summit of the Americas. Indeed, Trudeau is emblematic of Canada social regression back to the 1970s. The country by and large is printing large amounts of fiat to finance its exorbitant debts, thinking that it can buy admiration and respect from the rest of the world as well as magically conjure up wind turbines and solar panels. Indeed, his government is so fossilized and inflexible that it cannot even properly address the growing inflation crisis or the disaster that is Transport Canada.

No wonder Canada is such a parochial backwater,

 

[Ser Prize]

BWHAHAHA!

It's amazing how TruAnon cultists believe this nonsense. For one, Trudeau has no ability to empathize with people outside his Ottawa bubble because he has led a life of luxury and has faced no real hardship in his life nor does he actually interact with anyone of a lower station unless it is for a photo op. He has no concept of having to make any meaningful sacrifices for others and thus indulges in a jet setting lifestyle at the taxpayer expense, which is typical of Ottawa's parasitic relationship with the rest of the country. As for his carbon tax, it was all for naught as China still uses coal-fired power plants and keeps building them to satisfy its energy needs (it would not surprise me if China uses Canadian coal shipped out of the Port of Vancouver) and consumption of petroleum only increases because it is the only energy source suitable for transporting cargo across the world. Meanwhile, he has effectively kneecapped Canada's energy production by cancelling pipeline projects that could transport oil and liquified natural gas to both coasts, but nope, he had to indulge Quebec and British Columbia when they threw tantrums and alienated both Alberta and Saskatchewan in the process. That helped national unity, I bet.

And the cherry on top? Trudeau did more to help Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine by reducing Canada's ability to export O&G from the East Coast to Europe. Despite all the glowing publicity, renewables failed to fill in the gap when Germany decommissioned its nuclear plants and thus much of Europe became dependent on Russian energy exports. As such, Trudeau actually made it possible for Putin to prosecute his war in an indirect way. Don't tell Zelensky!

As for indigenous reconciliation, was that before he pressured his indigenous Minister of Justice, Jody Wilson Reybould? Or after he shuffled her into another file to replace her with a sycophant that would carry out his orders? Oh, or after her kicked her out of caucus with Jane Philpott when they had demonstrated real integrity? Trudeau by and large regards First Nations people as set pieces when he wants to put on a production for the media and is quite nasty to them when he believes that he is not on camera.

The only "Canada" Trudeau cares about is the Potemkin village his party created. It does not exist outside of Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, or Montreal. He always runs away when reality even does so much as approach him to slap some sense into that empty skull of his, as he did with the convoy and more recently when be brought COVID back with him from the Summit of the Americas. Indeed, Trudeau is emblematic of Canada social regression back to the 1970s. The country by and large is printing large amounts of fiat to finance its exorbitant debts, thinking that it can buy admiration and respect from the rest of the world as well as magically conjure up wind turbines and solar panels. Indeed, his government is so fossilized and inflexible that it cannot even properly address the growing inflation crisis or the disaster that is Transport Canada.

No wonder Canada is such a parochial backwater,

Only hope is wexit.

 

[Samson Pumpkin Jr.]

It's amazing how TruAnon cultists believe this nonsense. For one, Trudeau has no ability to empathize with people outside his Ottawa bubble because he has led a life of luxury and has faced no real hardship in his life nor does he actually interact with anyone of a lower station unless it is for a photo op. He has no concept of having to make any meaningful sacrifices for others and thus indulges in a jet setting lifestyle at the taxpayer expense, which is typical of Ottawa's parasitic relationship with the rest of the country. As for his carbon tax, it was all for naught as China still uses coal-fired power plants and keeps building them to satisfy its energy needs (it would not surprise me if China uses Canadian coal shipped out of the Port of Vancouver) and consumption of petroleum only increases because it is the only energy source suitable for transporting cargo across the world. Meanwhile, he has effectively kneecapped Canada's energy production by cancelling pipeline projects that could transport oil and liquified natural gas to both coasts, but nope, he had to indulge Quebec and British Columbia when they threw tantrums and alienated both Alberta and Saskatchewan in the process. That helped national unity, I bet.

This post is based on a number of false assumptions. First, it assumes that Trudeau has never faced hardship in his life. This is simply not true. Trudeau has faced many challenges in his life, including growing up in the public eye and dealing with the death of his brother. Second, it assumes that Trudeau has never made any meaningful sacrifices for others. Again, this is not true. Trudeau has made many sacrifices for others, including giving up his law career to enter politics. Third, it assumes that Trudeau is out of touch with the lives of ordinary Canadians. This is also not true. Trudeau has spent a lot of time interacting with Canadians from all walks of life, and he has a good understanding of the challenges they face. Fourth, it assumes that the carbon tax is ineffective. This is not true. The carbon tax is an important part of Canada's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and it is working. Fifth, it assumes that national unity is more important than environmental protection. This is a false dichotomy. We can and should strive for both national unity and environmental protection.

And the cherry on top? Trudeau did more to help Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine by reducing Canada's ability to export O&G from the East Coast to Europe. Despite all the glowing publicity, renewables failed to fill in the gap when Germany decommissioned its nuclear plants and thus much of Europe became dependent on Russian energy exports. As such, Trudeau actually made it possible for Putin to prosecute his war in an indirect way. Don't tell Zelensky!

While it is true that Trudeau has made some decisions that have hamstrung Canada's oil and gas industry, it is unfair to lay the blame for Putin's actions in Ukraine squarely at his feet. For one thing, Trudeau is not the only Western leader who has made decisions that have contributed to Europe's dependence on Russian energy exports; numerous other countries have done the same. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the oil and gas industry is not the only sector of the Canadian economy that is struggling; the country's manufacturing and forestry sectors are also in decline. Finally, it is worth noting that Trudeau is not the only Western leader who has been critical of Putin's actions in Ukraine; numerous other leaders have also spoken out against his aggression.

As for indigenous reconciliation, was that before he pressured his indigenous Minister of Justice, Jody Wilson Reybould? Or after he shuffled her into another file to replace her with a sycophant that would carry out his orders? Oh, or after her kicked her out of caucus with Jane Philpott when they had demonstrated real integrity? Trudeau by and large regards First Nations people as set pieces when he wants to put on a production for the media and is quite nasty to them when he believes that he is not on camera.

I strongly disagree with this assessment of Prime Minister Trudeau's attitude towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. I believe that he is sincere in his efforts to right the wrongs of the past and build a better future for all Canadians. He has demonstrated this commitment through his actions, such as his apology for the residential school system, his investment in Indigenous education and his support of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. While it is true that there have been some bumps in the road, I believe that Trudeau is committed to reconciliation and is working hard to make progress. I believe that he is sincere in his belief that all Canadians deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and that reconciliation is the only way to achieve this goal.

The only "Canada" Trudeau cares about is the Potemkin village his party created. It does not exist outside of Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, or Montreal. He always runs away when reality even does so much as approach him to slap some sense into that empty skull of his, as he did with the convoy and more recently when be brought COVID back with him from the Summit of the Americas. Indeed, Trudeau is emblematic of Canada social regression back to the 1970s. The country by and large is printing large amounts of fiat to finance its exorbitant debts, thinking that it can buy admiration and respect from the rest of the world as well as magically conjure up wind turbines and solar panels. Indeed, his government is so fossilized and inflexible that it cannot even properly address the growing inflation crisis or the disaster that is Transport Canada.

This post is blatantly wrong in so many ways. First of all, Trudeau does care about Canada - all of Canada. He's travelled to every province and territory, and has worked hard to make life better for all Canadians, not just those in Ottawa, the GTA, or Montreal. Second, Trudeau is not afraid of reality - he's faced many challenges head-on, and has always come out stronger for it. Third, Trudeau is not responsible for the current inflation crisis or the problems with Transport Canada - those are both problems that have been years in the making, and will take time and effort to fix. Finally, Trudeau is not responsible for the "disaster" that is Transport Canada - that is a problem that has been years in the making, and will take time and effort to fix.

 

[Jetpack Himmler]

Almost everything you have just said is either completely fabricated or utter nonsense because Justin never even studied law. He only completed Bachelors in English and Education, and has dropped out of graduate studies. You are basically trying to absolve him of his racist and misogynistic behavior in addition to his incompetence, which is typical of his support base whose very ideological foundation is based on white supremacy as they want First Nations and immigrants to venerate them as messianic figures. Both the JWR and former Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes have both revealed how he gets extremely angry and agitated when they refuse his attempts to pressure them. He is very much a text book narcissist or even a psychopath who wants to micromanage Canadians' lives while his followers have a fanatical devotion that is not unlike the members of Charles Manson's family. It is little wonder why Canada is undergoing a slow collapse under his watch.

 

[Kiwisee]

Imagine unironically defending the Dauphin of Canada, the master of black face and reducing the country into an international laughingstock.

 

[Jetpack Himmler]

Imagine unironically defending the Dauphin of Canada, the master of black face and reducing the country into an international laughingstock.

It is actually common among the TruAnons. The Trudeau they talk about is a mythological being like Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy.

 

[Kiwisee]

It is actually common among the TruAnons. The Trudeau they talk about is a mythological being like Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy.

I’ve run into them in real life and can testify that they’re easily the most retarded Canadians out there.

 

[Samson Pumpkin Jr.]

Almost everything you have just said is either completely fabricated or utter nonsense because Justin never even studied law. He only completed Bachelors in English and Education, and has dropped out of graduate studies. You are basically trying to absolve him of his racist and misogynistic behavior in addition to his incompetence, which is typical of his support base whose very ideological foundation is based on white supremacy as they want First Nations and immigrants to venerate them as messianic figures. Both the JWR and former Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes have both revealed how he gets extremely angry and agitated when they refuse his attempts to pressure them. He is very much a text book narcissist or even a psychopath who wants to micromanage Canadians' lives while his followers have a fanatical devotion that is not unlike the members of Charles Manson's family. It is little wonder why Canada is undergoing a slow collapse under his watch.

Firstly, Justin Trudeau has not only studied law, but he has also completed a Bachelors in English and Education. Secondly, he has not dropped out of graduate studies - he is currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Toronto. Thirdly, you are conflating Justin Trudeau's political beliefs with racism and misogyny - which is completely unfounded and inaccurate. Fourthly, you are making generalizations about Justin Trudeau's "support base" without any evidence to back up your claims. Finally, while it is true that Trudeau has been known to get angry and agitated when people refuse his attempts to pressure them, this does not make him a narcissist or psychopath.

 

[OutInTheRain]

The carbon tax only exists as a measure to implement another tax without people going apeshit. If you have ever read the white paper that suggests it, it literally spells it out. Fossil fuels are mostly inelestatic in their demand, especially from industrial uses. As well the concrete industry, which is located in Quebec is exempt. The second the Libs get a majority, that rebate is going away. Furthermore Gerald Butts strategy is to suck up to foreign think tanks and implement their policy in return for influence in elections, as well as run kickback schemes. You ever see some of those contracts for wind power in Ontario. Obvious kickback schemes. Those terms were massively generous, and renewal hinges upon making sure donations flowed the right way.
Also, if Trudeau was a lawyer which he isn't. Leaving a law firm to go into politics is literally a massive step up in earning potential and prestige. Many lawyers bum around in politics for a few years and go back to their firms. Just look at nearly ever Prime Minister ever.
Reconciliation is just a distraction from real issues, it's a neat little wedge issue, that appeals to the laptop class so they can virtue signal about race items. Nothing will ever be done, because there is zero will, and in all honesty you just need to virtue signal about it to receive the benefits from it.
As well Trudeau dropped out of engineering. Trudeau is in his 50's it makes no sense for a Prime Minister to do online UofT classes except as a bit of symbolism.

 

[Anti-Intellectual]

Firstly, Justin Trudeau has not only studied law, but he has also completed a Bachelors in English and Education. Secondly, he has not dropped out of graduate studies - he is currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Toronto. Thirdly, you are conflating Justin Trudeau's political beliefs with racism and misogyny - which is completely unfounded and inaccurate. Fourthly, you are making generalizations about Justin Trudeau's "support base" without any evidence to back up your claims. Finally, while it is true that Trudeau has been known to get angry and agitated when people refuse his attempts to pressure them, this does not make him a narcissist or psychopath.

My goodfellow, please eat shit.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jMHGJk0eIu0

 

[Samson Pumpkin Jr.]

The carbon tax only exists as a measure to implement another tax without people going apeshit. If you have ever read the white paper that suggests it, it literally spells it out. Fossil fuels are mostly inelestatic in their demand, especially from industrial uses. As well the concrete industry, which is located in Quebec is exempt. The second the Libs get a majority, that rebate is going away. Furthermore Gerald Butts strategy is to suck up to foreign think tanks and implement their policy in return for influence in elections, as well as run kickback schemes. You ever see some of those contracts for wind power in Ontario. Obvious kickback schemes. Those terms were massively generous, and renewal hinges upon making sure donations flowed the right way.
Also, if Trudeau was a lawyer which he isn't. Leaving a law firm to go into politics is literally a massive step up in earning potential and prestige. Many lawyers bum around in politics for a few years and go back to their firms. Just look at nearly ever Prime Minister ever.
Reconciliation is just a distraction from real issues, it's a neat little wedge issue, that appeals to the laptop class so they can virtue signal about race items. Nothing will ever be done, because there is zero will, and in all honesty you just need to virtue signal about it to receive the benefits from it.
As well Trudeau dropped out of engineering. Trudeau is in his 50's it makes no sense for a Prime Minister to do online UofT classes except as a bit of symbolism.

I disagree with this post for a few reasons. First, I think that the carbon tax is an important step in combating climate change. Second, I don't think that Trudeau is simply virtue signaling when it comes to reconciliation - I think he genuinely wants to make progress on this issue. And finally, while I agree that online classes might not be the most challenging intellectually, they do show that Trudeau is committed to lifelong learning and growth.

 

[OutInTheRain]

You are of course free to disagree with me. Pigovian taxes only work to discourage undesirable, elastic behaviour. The vast majority of Canada's carbon emmisions come from mining. Not the average Canadian. So unless we decide to end mining now, our footprint is not going down. As well the loss of those jobs will destroy the economy, and well...the nation. One day people will learn you cannot eat taxes, and services cannot be the backbone of an economy.

 

[Samson Pumpkin Jr.]

You are of course free to disagree with me. Pigovian taxes only work to discourage undesirable, elastic behaviour. The vast majority of Canada's carbon emmisions come from mining. Not the average Canadian. So unless we decide to end mining now, our footprint is not going down. As well the loss of those jobs will destroy the economy, and well...the nation. One day people will learn you cannot eat taxes, and services cannot be the backbone of an economy.

I disagree with your assessment of Pigovian taxes. While it is true that they can be used to discourage certain behaviours, I believe that there are many instances where they can be beneficial. For example, if we put a tax on carbon emissions, it would incentivize companies to find ways to reduce their emissions – which would have the added benefit of reducing our environmental footprint. In addition, the revenue generated from these taxes could be used to fund other important initiatives, such as renewable energy research and development or public transit projects.

 

[OutInTheRain]

The most carbon friendly thing we can do, is to support local manufacturing, under our own regulations. All this does is hamper our ability to compete with domestic product. Furthermore all of those costs gets shifted onto the end consumer, you. A grain blower, uses a lot of natural gas to run, and I think you are discounting the massive electrical costs and infrastructure it would require to support it in a "green" manner. This drives up the costs of everything.
A more useful way to Carbon Tax, is to target foreign imports for their wasteful methods of manufacture. But that would make the neo-lib free trade crowd upset. I'll tell you right now, none of that tax money goes anywhere except into a void. They may claim that's what they are doing, but after 30 years of NAFTA brain drain, Canada is not leading the way on anything anymore. You cannot eat taxes, taxes don't heat your house.

 

[Jetpack Himmler]

You are of course free to disagree with me. Pigovian taxes only work to discourage undesirable, elastic behaviour. The vast majority of Canada's carbon emmisions come from mining. Not the average Canadian. So unless we decide to end mining now, our footprint is not going down. As well the loss of those jobs will destroy the economy, and well...the nation. One day people will learn you cannot eat taxes, and services cannot be the backbone of an economy.

I always get a blank stare from TruAnons when I ask how carbon tax has any effect on climate change when Canada accounts for approximately 2% of global emissions when countries like China and India increase theirs every year. Similarly, these brainlets fail to grasp that solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries require minerals to produce thus mining will need to increase ten fold, which will require energy to do as will refining, manufacturing, and transportation. This includes rare earth metals, of which purification is a chemically intensive process. The main reason why China corners the market it because of their nonexistent environmental laws. Western environmental possess a both NIMBYist mindset and stupidity to look the other way when it pollutes a far-off developing country. Switching to renewables (which are a dead end when it comes energy production) is not like switching the batteries in a remote despite what cargo cultists like Trudeau believe.

Canada is not leading the way on anything anymore.

Trudeau's Canada is not so much a nation as it is an elementary school production with Justin in the lead role.

 

[OutInTheRain]

Green tech has a lot of corporate rent-seeking built in as well. It's why nuclear isn't really pushed. Batteries, windmill blades, solar panels all need to be replaced. Which drives more money to the company who has the contract. Especially as you charge the government per item replaced, rather than a flat fee. And with massive subsidies and inflated power rates, you can stand to make a lot of money from green energy.
Traditional power plants are basically steel and copper. That shit never breaks.

 

[Sweetpeaa]

The only hardship Trudeau has faced in his life is having to marry a woman.

 

[TurdFondler]

@Samson Pumpkin Jr. is definitely just trolling. No one could actually believe it.

I feel at this point all three federal parties are identical and equally crooked. My vote essentially doesn't count either and I'm seeing less and less reason to bother voting.