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Good morning, Itās Tuesday, February 24th. In todayās news, Trudeau pledges billions more for Ukraine, 35 Liberal MPs jump ship while pollsters pretend they stand a chance, Trump confirms tariffs against Canada and Mexico are āon time,ā Trudeauās former security advisor says Cartels are āvery prevalentā in Canada, and much more.
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Trudeauās Final Grift: Billions More for Ukraine and Canadian Troops āOn the Tableā
Justin Trudeau may be on his way out, but heās ensuring that his legacy of reckless spending, global virtue-signalling, and domestic betrayal continues long after heās gone. Since February 2022, Canada has pledged over $19.5 billion in total assistance to Ukraine, and despite growing opposition at home, Trudeau is showing no signs of stopping.
At a recent summit in Kyiv, Trudeau announced another $5 billion in aid, to be funded by revenues from frozen Russian assets. When asked if Ottawa would send Canadian troops to Ukraine, he responded, āeverything is on the table.ā Foreign Affairs Minister MĆ©lanie Joly doubled down, stating that Canada is interested in āmore Canadians being involved in protecting Ukraine.ā In other words, donāt be surprised if this government starts floating the idea of boots on the ground.
The problem? Canadians donāt want this. A recent Angus Reid survey shows that 25% of Canadians now believe the country is doing ātoo muchā for Ukraine, nearly double the percentage from 2022. Meanwhile, those who say we are ānot doing enoughā has dropped from 38% to 19%. The publicās patience for endless foreign aid is wearing thin, but the Liberals arenāt listening.
To make matters worse, the Liberals arenāt just bleeding Canada dry financiallyātheyāre stripping citizens of their rights in the process. In December, then Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc added 324 more types of firearms to the ever-growing list of banned weapons. And where are the confiscated firearms going? Ukraine.
āAs part of that process, the Government of Canada has committed to the Ukrainian government to identify whether some of these guns could be donated to support the fight for democracy in Ukraine,ā LeBlanc said. Law-abiding Canadian gun owners are being disarmed, while their own government prepares to ship their firearms overseas.
Adding insult to injury, MĆ©lanie Joly stated that Canadaās support for Ukraine will need to continue for at least five years. That means even if the war were to end tomorrow, billions more would still be funnelled out of Canada for the foreseeable future under Liberal rule.
And speaking of Trudeauās departure, letās not forget that he has already announced his intention to resignāyet he continues to fly around the world, pretending he still speaks for Canada. After a decade of corruption, incompetence, and ideological lunacy, Trudeau has singlehandedly eroded Canadaās respect on the international stage. Our military is a woke, underfunded joke, our economy is crumbling, and our leadership is nothing more than a punchline.
Everything this man has done has been for his ego, at the expense of Canada. And now, in his final stretch, heās ensuring that Canadians will continue to pay for his globalist fantasies for years to come.
Mass Liberal Exodus: 35 MPs Jump Ship While Pollsters Still Pretend They Stand a Chance
The exodus of Liberal MPs continues at a staggering pace, with a total of 32 MPs officially announcing they will not seek re-election. When factoring in those who initially declared their departure but later reconsidered, that number rises to 35 (or nearly 25% of the Party)āa mass retreat that signals a crumbling foundation within the Liberal Party.
Some of the most notable names abandoning ship include Arif Virani (Justice Minister and Attorney General), Mary Ng (Minister of International Trade), Harjit Sajjan (Minister of Emergency Preparedness), Marco Mendicino (former Public Safety Minister), Sean Fraser (Housing Minister), and Anita Anand (Minister of Transport and former Defence Minister). These are not backbenchers quietly stepping awayāthey are key figures who have been at the heart of Trudeauās government.
Even the former Speaker of the House, Anthony Rota, and longtime MPs such as John McKay (27 years in Parliament) and Yvonne Jones (nearly 34 years in office) have opted to call it quits. Others, like Soraya Martinez Ferrada, have fled federal politics entirely in pursuit of municipal rolesāperhaps sensing that staying with the Liberals means going down with the ship.
This is not normal turnoverāitās an all-out stampede for the exits. And itās the clearest indicator of where Liberal support in Canada actually stands. Despite what some polls claim about the race being āneck and neckā between Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives and the yet-to-be-decided next Liberal leader, the reality is that Canadians donāt elect a Prime Ministerāthey elect MPs. And when a record number of Liberal MPs refuse to run again, itās because they know they canāt win.
For nearly a decade, Liberal MPs have left a trail of economic disasters, skyrocketing debt, tax hikes, scandals, and broken promises. Now, theyāre walking away, leaving behind vacant seats and political wreckage. If the Liberals were truly competitive, these MPs would be fighting to hold onto powerānot rushing to the exits.
This isnāt just a political transition; itās an unfolding collapse. And in my opinion, no poll can spin it otherwise.
Trump Confirms Tariffs Are āOn Timeā and Set for Early March
Donald Trump has confirmed that his planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico are āon timeā and set to take effect next week, despite uncertainty from U.S. officials. The tariffsāpart of Trumpās push to curb illegal migration and drug traffickingāwill impose a 25% levy on Canadian and Mexican goods, potentially disrupting key industries, including energy and automotive manufacturing.
Trumpās broader tariff agenda includes additional levies on China and potential 25% duties on automobiles, lumber, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. He claims the tariffs will strengthen the U.S. economy and increase domestic manufacturing, but critics warn they could exacerbate inflation and strain North American supply chains.
Canadian Foreign Minister MĆ©lanie Joly pushed back, highlighting that the U.S. itself is a major source of fentanyl, illegal guns, and migrants entering Canada. She called for a united response, suggesting Canada and other affected countries impose counter-tariffs in retaliation. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Trudeau has taken steps to address Trumpās concerns, including appointing a āfentanyl czarā to crack down on drug smuggling.
While Trump insists these tariffs will be a boon to the U.S. economy, many economists argue they will do more harm than good. The move risks trade disruptions, rising consumer costs, and retaliation from Canada and Mexico. With Trumpās reciprocal tariffs set to expand in April, trade tensions in North America are set to escalateātesting economic stability and political alliances in the process. Source.
Drug Cartel Activity āVery Prevalentā in Canada, Says Trudeauās Former Security Adviser
Jody Thomas, former top security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, warns that cartel activity in Canada has surged and must be addressed before it spirals into a national crisis.
āI would say that 10, 15, 20 years ago, we would not have used the word ācartelā with regard to activity in Canada, but itās very prevalent now,ā said Thomas.
The federal government recently designated five Mexican drug cartels and two gangs as terrorist entities, aiming to disrupt their operations. Thomas believes this move will bolster law enforcement efforts, especially with financial tracking tools like FINTRAC. As cartel-related crime and fentanyl trafficking expand northward, Ottawa faces mounting pressure to act. More
Ford, NDP, and Liberals All Planning to Throw Billions at VotersāHas Anyone Got it Right?
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Meanwhile, the NDP ($70 billion over 3 years) and Liberals ($65 billion over 4 years) are pushing their own massive spending plans, relying on tax hikes and "efficiencies" to fund them. Fordās PCs, in contrast, are branding themselves as āprudent fiscal managersāābut without a full plan, will voters see this as responsible governance or just another campaign gamble? More
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The festival will be capped at 2,000 attendees, with ticket prices ranging from $1,400 to a staggering $1.1 million. McFarland claims a portion of proceeds will go toward his $26 million restitution payments. While no artists have been confirmed, he promises a mix of music, extreme sports, and unique experiences. More
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