"They asked too much and offered too little."
- Prime Minister Mark Carney
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| Prime Minister Mark Carney |
"The suggestion that Canada would not trade with other countries or reduce our trade with other countries ... would reduce us to the economic equivalent of the 51st state."
David Eby
Premier of British Columbia
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| Premier David Eby |
Canada was absolutely right to suspend trade talks with the United States under the Trump regime. No deal is better than a bad deal. The time has come for Canadians to draw a line in the sand. Canada is being asked to relinquish its sovereignty. We can never do that. We cannot sell our soul. We cannot be bullied any long. This situation is highly regrettable, a real tragedy. Most Americans do not have ill feelings toward Canada. Canadians and Americans live in close proximity to each other and most of us have friends and relatives who reside on either side of the border.
Until Trump came along, American and Canadians supported each other, and we were infinitely better for it. This September 11th will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. During that terrible time, Canadians in Gander, Newfoundland showed hospitality to stranded American travellers.
Donald Trump and his supporters do not regard Canada as not a real country. Well, I've got news for them. Canada is real country with many differences from the United States. We are a proud nation with our own history and our own political and social customs.
The Trump administration has treated its northern neighbour with contempt and disrespect. It wants to control us. How can we make a deal with an unstable leader such as Donald Trump. He is erratic and volatile. He enjoys causing chaos. He can change his mind at the drop of a hat. That's why Prime Minister Carney stated that sometimes the U.S. signature is written in pencil.
Donald Trump claimed on his social platform Truth Social (actually Lies Social) that "Canada wants the benefit of being a State, without being one!!!" Nothing could be further from the truth. Canadians don't want to be swallowed up by the United States. We believe we should have a say in our own destiny and our own future. Has Trump ever thought to ask the people of Canada what they want? No, he has not! Why! Because he is a tinpot dictator who wants to stomp over anyone who stands in the way of his desires.
As someone who has lived in Canada all my life, I can confidently guarantee that the vast majority of Canadian do not wish to live in Trump's so-called 51st state. Here's a sample of what Trump would do to Canada if he had the opportunity. He would abolish the Canada Health Act. There would be no more universal health care. The French language in Quebec would also be abolished. That would really sit well with francophones in that province, wouldn't it? He'd also weaken gun laws and there would be more mass shootings Then he'd persecute undocumented immigrants. Of course, there would be more tax breaks for the wealthiest Canadians. Forget about social programs and environmental protections.
No, Donald Trump. Canada cannot make any more concessions. Canadians will have to face hardships due to your infernal tariffs, but you have given us no real choice. It is sad that Americans will also pay a price for Trump's tariff folly. Fortunately, the U.S. midterm elections are coming up in November. It will be a great opportunity for Americans to demonstrate how unhappy they are with inflation, ICE, and the war in Iran. Democratic victories in the House of Representatives and the Senate will weaken Trump's position.
The more Canada concedes, the more Trump will demand. That is why we cannot accept his unfair deal. That is why we will remain the true north strong and free.
- Joanne
