The motivation to build pipelines in Canada is now stronger than ever as a result of Trump. Establishing an understanding with Quebec to lay pipeline is urgent while the wolf is at the door. If Trump backs away from his 51st state we may never see an Eastern pipeline. I don't trust Carney on any energy front. PP is competent enough to do the right thing.
Agreed, Peter. There is likely a small window of opportunity. To get this done we must repeal C-69 and the emissions caps and, even then, we have an uphill battle. But we must get it done.
I hope Canada focuses on building pipelines to tide water. This is the most efficient way to reduce dependence on the USA market. Building pipelines to an insignificant energy market which already has adequate supply is an unnecessary diversion. Tackling Quebec is not a good strategy when it is avoidable.
How can any of us trust the Liberals to finally do some right for Canadians? The waste, the lies, the scandals, the blocking of investing in this country - need I add more. I feel Canada is in a doomed position. Everyone wants to blame Trump but not too many want to blame anything on the last 10 years of dismal performance by the Liberals.
"New policy positions belching forth from the leadership race are so at odds with the past ten years of demonstrated bad governance that voters will need the faith of saints, delusion of children and memory of the dead to entrust them with more than a local rummage sale, never mind again put our country in their hands."
I'm pretty much black pilled at this point. Perhaps Pollievre will end the weak waffling once a writ drops, perhaps not. Either way, an increasing number of Westerners are getting the message - we don't count. Never have, never will.
This patched together, corrupted mess isn't going to survive long term in its current iteration.
Not sure how much more I'll be writing about Trump, but TBD. Last week I noted that we risk putting too much focus on him in our election, just as we did with Covid last time. Despite the urgency of the tariff/US situation right now, it too shall pass and we need a government with a vision and desire to build us for the long term. There is no question in my mind the Conservatives are the correct choice in all regards.
..we need to look beyond N America for economic allies. No question which leader has the prior experience of dealing with his former counterparts in EU the UK and beyond in the other G7 countries and can most easily move up the ladder to deal with those heads of state
Yes, Mark has that going for him, though comes with downsides given his worldview. And his negatives are so overwhelming to make him a non-viable option for Canada. But I'd be delighted to have him bring his ideas forward in the role of official opposition to a Conservative majority.
I ask this question in full knowledge that prior questions remain unanswered..nonetheless..
.. on what criteria are “ his negatives so overwhelming as to make him an unviable option for Canada”.. ?
And a supplementary question..by what objective evidence does Pierre Poilievre possess greater skills to effectively lead the country.. in the face of Trump and in the task of building new global alliances ?
It's certainly not a question for me, Paul. I respect Pierre's principles and most of his positions. I have no respect for the Liberal party after what they've done to our country, nor agree with their position on most matters. Carney's even more aggressive position on net zero and his worldview against energy slams the door shut for me.
I am not a PC or Liberal, I just want what is best for Canada (sometimes what I think is best). Carney may turn out to be a great leader for Canada but the process of how he got there stinks.
Paul. I am also non-partisan despite writing strongly in support of the Conservatives for this election. This recent Note offers a simplified view on my fundamental disagreement with Carney, not to mention my utter distrust of the Liberal party after their demonstrable ten years of unforgivable governance.
Thanks for the comments. All we can do at present is press for an election, advocate for a Conservative win and then see where the chips fall. Just too many variables to play with on the potential future scenarios. Let's keep at it and see where we land, then reassess. I just hope the Conservatives come out with a very strong policy platform and figure how to capture the electoral trust.
The motivation to build pipelines in Canada is now stronger than ever as a result of Trump. Establishing an understanding with Quebec to lay pipeline is urgent while the wolf is at the door. If Trump backs away from his 51st state we may never see an Eastern pipeline. I don't trust Carney on any energy front. PP is competent enough to do the right thing.
Agreed, Peter. There is likely a small window of opportunity. To get this done we must repeal C-69 and the emissions caps and, even then, we have an uphill battle. But we must get it done.
I hope Canada focuses on building pipelines to tide water. This is the most efficient way to reduce dependence on the USA market. Building pipelines to an insignificant energy market which already has adequate supply is an unnecessary diversion. Tackling Quebec is not a good strategy when it is avoidable.
How can any of us trust the Liberals to finally do some right for Canadians? The waste, the lies, the scandals, the blocking of investing in this country - need I add more. I feel Canada is in a doomed position. Everyone wants to blame Trump but not too many want to blame anything on the last 10 years of dismal performance by the Liberals.
Indeed. As I wrote in last week's article:
"New policy positions belching forth from the leadership race are so at odds with the past ten years of demonstrated bad governance that voters will need the faith of saints, delusion of children and memory of the dead to entrust them with more than a local rummage sale, never mind again put our country in their hands."
Amen to that! :)
And additionally, Pierre P needs to pivot his messaging now that Trudeau is gone (sigh) and Carney has supposedly dropped the carbon tax (for now).
I'm pretty much black pilled at this point. Perhaps Pollievre will end the weak waffling once a writ drops, perhaps not. Either way, an increasing number of Westerners are getting the message - we don't count. Never have, never will.
This patched together, corrupted mess isn't going to survive long term in its current iteration.
Laura, given your "weak waffling" comment, I'm interested in what positions you want Poilievre to take and on what issues?
I look forward to your treatise on which leader and cabinet is best capable of dealing with the pickle into which Donald Trump has placed Canada.
Not sure how much more I'll be writing about Trump, but TBD. Last week I noted that we risk putting too much focus on him in our election, just as we did with Covid last time. Despite the urgency of the tariff/US situation right now, it too shall pass and we need a government with a vision and desire to build us for the long term. There is no question in my mind the Conservatives are the correct choice in all regards.
..we need to look beyond N America for economic allies. No question which leader has the prior experience of dealing with his former counterparts in EU the UK and beyond in the other G7 countries and can most easily move up the ladder to deal with those heads of state
Yes, Mark has that going for him, though comes with downsides given his worldview. And his negatives are so overwhelming to make him a non-viable option for Canada. But I'd be delighted to have him bring his ideas forward in the role of official opposition to a Conservative majority.
I ask this question in full knowledge that prior questions remain unanswered..nonetheless..
.. on what criteria are “ his negatives so overwhelming as to make him an unviable option for Canada”.. ?
And a supplementary question..by what objective evidence does Pierre Poilievre possess greater skills to effectively lead the country.. in the face of Trump and in the task of building new global alliances ?
Excellent as always and gets us to the question of who to put our trust in in the next election.
By the way, do you think Canada just experienced a coup d'etat? Bloodless off course since we are Canadians.
It's certainly not a question for me, Paul. I respect Pierre's principles and most of his positions. I have no respect for the Liberal party after what they've done to our country, nor agree with their position on most matters. Carney's even more aggressive position on net zero and his worldview against energy slams the door shut for me.
I am not a PC or Liberal, I just want what is best for Canada (sometimes what I think is best). Carney may turn out to be a great leader for Canada but the process of how he got there stinks.
Paul. I am also non-partisan despite writing strongly in support of the Conservatives for this election. This recent Note offers a simplified view on my fundamental disagreement with Carney, not to mention my utter distrust of the Liberal party after their demonstrable ten years of unforgivable governance.
https://substack.com/@pragmaticcanadian/note/c-99626718
Thanks for the comments. All we can do at present is press for an election, advocate for a Conservative win and then see where the chips fall. Just too many variables to play with on the potential future scenarios. Let's keep at it and see where we land, then reassess. I just hope the Conservatives come out with a very strong policy platform and figure how to capture the electoral trust.