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BY HERBERT HILDEBRANT
Where are the Canadian leaders anyway? Put the toys away, it’s time to work.
The recent threat of tariffs on Canadian goods shipping to the USA by President Trump represents more than just a political challenge; it is an economic alarm bell for Canada. At a time when leadership and decisive action are needed most, what do we see? A Prime Minister and many of our provincial leaders preoccupied with ideological grandstanding and political posturing rather than acting decisively to protect Canadian interests.
While Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is taking the bold steps necessary to advocate for Alberta by meeting directly with Donald Trump, the response from our federal government and many provincial leaders, along with the government funded media, has been to criticize her. Let me make this clear: every Premier should be following her example, not disparaging it. You don’t need to agree with her political views to acknowledge that she is demonstrating leadership and advocacy for her province, regardless of the media and political chatter.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford: You lead a province with the manufacturing heart of Canada, a region that will feel the brunt of these tariffs more than most. Yet instead of addressing these real and pressing issues, you’re playing games—like pulling American booze off Ontario shelves and calling an election a little over 2 ½ years after the last one.
Your fascination with alcohol policies is getting old, Premier Ford. Ontarians are tired of the distractions. It’s time to get real. Focus on protecting the industries and workers who are counting on you. Ontario needs decisive leadership, not gimmicks. Get yourself to Washington DC this week and make some deals. You have been in business on both sides of the border before you entered politics, stop electioneering and meet with the President and his staff and get the job done now.
Quebec Premier Francois Legault: You govern Quebec, a province rich with industries that contribute significantly to the Canadian and American economy. Your inaction on these tariff threats is disappointing. Quebec cannot afford to stand idly by, especially when its industries—forestry, aerospace, and more—are so deeply interconnected with the United States. You must step up, not just for Quebec, but for all of Canada.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre: Leadership means doing what is bold and necessary, even in the face of false narratives and media insinuations. I urge you to rise above the noise and demonstrate the courage Canadians need. Meet with President Donald Trump. Show him, and the world, that Canada still has bold and decisive leaders ready to stand for our country’s interests. Such a move will not only reaffirm Canada’s commitment to a strong bilateral relationship but also remind Canadians that we have leaders who are not afraid to act when the stakes are high. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Canadians are extremely weary of the current government, and this is your time to step up boldly and take the PR wheel. We have the most unpopular and incompetent Prime Minister in living memory – fill that vacuum now.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: This is a defining economic moment for the country, but unfortunately, your record speaks for itself. Under your leadership, Canada’s GDP growth has lagged by over 30% compared to the United States. In nine years, your policies and those of your cabinet have weakened our economy and left us with anemic growth. This is not just a failure of governance—it is a direct result of your policies and sunny ways.
You and Chrystia Freeland are single-handedly responsible for the economic decline of Canada. Yet instead of addressing these failings, you continue to posture and appoint incompetent negotiators who cannot defend our country’s interests. Take responsibility for the economic harm you have caused. Resign immediately. Call an election and let Canadians determine who they want to lead us in this definitive year. We need leaders who will prioritize prosperity and sovereignty, not political expediency.
You have blocked pipelines across this country so that our oil must flow through the USA to get to eastern Canada. They can turn those taps off with no notice. It is time to unlock and unleash the economic prosperity that cheap oil and gas swiftly produce in any nation that is fortunate to have those resources. Canada has some of the most natural resources in the world and we need to tap those resources like never before. This will restore affordability, middle class wealth, and economic stability quickly.
We must appoint negotiating leaders for the Canada<>USA relationship who understand both business and diplomacy, MPs with the: track record, integrity, and insight needed to represent Canada effectively along with key business leaders who operate on both sides of the border, individuals with firsthand experience navigating the intricacies of trade between Canada and the United States. People who understand the stakes and have a vested interest in achieving balanced solutions. We have Canadians with close ties across business, political, and geographical boundaries that need to be given space to work on behalf of our country, such as: Wayne Gretzky, Dr Jordan Peterson, Kevin O’Leary, MP Jamil Jivani, Premier Smith, and many more.
While we are addressing our trade relationship with the United States, let us seize the opportunity to think bigger. It is time to explore an economic union directly with the U.S. that goes beyond the limitations of North American free trade. By harmonizing our economic policies, we can eliminate the border as a barrier to prosperity while focusing our efforts on defending our sovereignty. A joint approach to: securing our borders, stemming the tide of illegal immigration, and reigning in temporary visa abuse will help restore affordability to housing and secure a better future for the next generation of Canadians.
Let me be very clear: tit-for-tat tariff trade wars are a game Canada cannot afford to play. Every time we retaliate, we risk further damaging our industries and losing the economic stability we need to thrive. Tariffs are not a weapon we wield well, and if this becomes a contest of escalation, we will lose. Every time. That is why strategic diplomacy and strong, competent negotiation must replace the short-sighted theatrics we have seen from your government.
This isn’t just about avoiding tariffs—it’s about securing our economic future and standing tall as a contributing partner on the global stage, minus the empty rhetoric of Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland. Every Premier, every MP, and every business leader should be working together to fight for Canada’s future. This is no time for partisan politics, or ideological grandstanding. It is a time for courage and decisive action that produces meaningful results.
We cannot allow any individual biases and like, or dislike for President Trump and VP JD Vance to cloud this moment – Canada simply cannot afford it. Premier Smith has demonstrated what leadership looks like. Instead of trying to tear down her efforts, swallow your pride and follow her lead. The stakes are too high for anything less. The economic future of hard-working Canadians depends on you at this moment, don’t drop the ball.
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