Canadians’ elbows are up and Maple MAGAs need to watch out
Maple MAGA (Canadians supporting Trump over Canada) is wrong about having a dialogue with the “madman” occupying the Oval Office versus Canada’s retaliatory tariffs approach.
Furthermore, to suggest that Canada, in any way, is respon-sible for Trump launching this trade war is ridiculous.
When Trump first announced tariffs were linked to fentanyl and border security, the federal and provincial governments acted to strengthen our borders, despite little credibility that it was an issue. It is of course American border agents who control what does or does not enter the United States.
The border investments will prove beneficial for Canada but they have proven to have little impact on tariffs one way or the other.
Trump continues to cite that countries are “ripping off” the United States. This was after Trump attempted to bully Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Aside from it being undignified, Trump wants $500 billion of Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for their support against Russia’s illegal invasion.
Trump fictitiously claims that the US has given Ukraine between $300-350 billion in aid; however, the German think tank, Kiel Institute, estimates the US has sent $119 billion in aid to Ukraine. Whether you believe Trump or not, it’s not a $500 billion giveaway.
Here, in Canada, a KPMG in Canada survey found the vast majority of Canadian business leaders want a targeted, dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response on tariffs. A separate poll found 70 per cent of Canadians are in favor of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States.
Now that Canadian patriotism is skyrocketing and Canadians are almost universally opposed to the Trump Administration, Maple MAGA’s are running for the hills or trying to justify their weak positions with what amounts to drivel.
Canadians will remember these Maple MAGA’s when it comes time to vote. Whether that is their vote at the ballot box in the upcoming federal or municipal elections or with their wallets with American or Maple MAGA businesses.
Politicians from across Canada of every political stripe, along with businesses and Canadians are standing up for Canada. Canada was not built by sycophants who don’t stand up to bullies; nor do we shrink from a fight when provoked.
Elbows Up.
SAVED BY THE BELL ADULT DANCE PARTY featuring DJ Mace, DJ Kam and DJ Bounce from 8 p.m. - midnight at St. Peter High School, 750 Charlemagne Blvd.. This is a licensed event so adults 19+ only. Tickets $22.63 available through eventbrite.ca by searching “Saved By The Bell”. This is a St. Peter High School Parent Council fundraising event.
54TH ANNUAL MAPLEFEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST hosted by the Cumberland Lions Club from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lions Maple Hall in Cumberland Village, 2552 Old Montreal Rd. Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs & baked beans. Tickets available at the door: $12 for adults and $8 for children under 10. CASH ONLY.
54TH ANNUAL MAPLEFEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST hosted by the Cumberland Lions Club from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lions Maple Hall in Cumberland Village, 2552 Old Montreal Rd. Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs & baked beans. Tickets available at the door: $12 for adults and $8 for children under 10. CASH ONLY.
OYSTER NIGHT at the Orléans Brewing Co., 4380 Innes Rd. from 6 to10 p.m. Indulge in the finest oysters and unwind with a drink in hand. We also offer wine and ciders for the non beer lovers!
THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (CAFES) will be holing an eco-event from 10am to 3:30pm at École secondaire Gisèle-Lalonde, 500 Millennium Blvd. near Millennium Park. RSVP to https://bit.ly/3XSOHxl. Admission is $15.
