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Mark Carney wants you to believe he's standing up for Canada. Elbows up, lecturing the Trump administration, spending billions on "investments." But strip away the theatre and look at the numbers, and a very different picture shows up. One where subsidies don't pay for themselves, a trade war with our biggest customer is being fought for approval ratings, and a Prime Minister who lectures Americans about "unelected officials" is quietly stacking his own government with them. In this episode, I break down: The $4.7 billion VIA Rail subsidy that Carney's own numbers say only generates $1.6 billion in return. Trump's warning to Carney, and why "elbows up" nationalism might be popular now but could be Canada's biggest mistake in a generation The reporter who asked a US admiral about a Canadian invasion and why that question was designed to scare you, not inform you Carney's selective outrage over "unelected" officials while hiring an unelected American COO and appointing sitting MPs straight to the Senate Why Danielle Smith is quietly getting more done with Washington than Carney is with all his theatre This isn't strength. It's a performance and Canadians are the ones paying for it. Yet they're CHEERING! If you think this government's priorities are backwards, hit subscribe and share this episode. Let me know in the comments: is Carney's approach protecting Canada, or setting it up for the fall? #CanadianPolitics #MarkCarney #Canada #ConservativePodcast #CanadaPolitics #trumpcanada https://x.com/CPAC_TV/status/2095535466309173501 https://x.com/gmforbes35/status/2095544678024126709 https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/passenger-rail-locomotive-assembly-returns-to-canada-through-a-195-billion-government-of-canada-investment.html https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-toronto-quebec-high-speed-rail-cost-alto/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/canada-rolls-back-ev-regulations-boosts-incentives-2026-02-05/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-government-to-extend-gas-tax-holiday-into-the-new-year-sources-say/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNKgr3gdGw https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/carney-practises-illusion-ev-mandate-repeal https://www.junonews.com/p/liberals-extend-gas-tax-holiday-following https://www.conservative.ca/conservatives-call-on-carney-liberals-to-cancel-their-gas-tax-hike/?utm_content=pierre/ https://x.com/mario4thenorth/status/2095546046076055830 https://x.com/Tablesalt13/status/2095232431771050300 https://x.com/Tablesalt13/status/2095232431771050300 https://x.com/sarobertson_/status/2095523441147306000 https://x.com/glen_mcgregor/status/2077081523249930393/photo/1 https://www.ipolitics.ca/2026/07/07/conservatives-lose-another-mp-as-carney-appoints-martel-to-the-senate/ https://x.com/ABDanielleSmith/status/2095179132347027700

Mark Carney just swept all three federal byelections and stood in front of reporters claiming it proves Canadians are behind "the plan." I don't buy it. In this episode I break down the same press conference where, four minutes apart, Carney contradicts himself. First, crediting the win to his domestic record, Then admitting trade talks with Trump are basically on hold until the president stops "throwing shade." I get into why I think he walked away from the negotiating table on purpose right before an election he needed to win big what David Coletto's own polling says about where Carney's approval is actually coming from, why Steven Guilbeault quitting matters more than people realize, and why I think Pierre Poilievre's boring, unsexy focus on affordability is actually the stronger long-term bet for this country. I also get into the Bessent clips — the "13 times larger" comment and the free-rider comment on defense spending — because I think they say something true that a lot of us don't want to hear. New schedule starting now — back to 3 episodes a week like before summer. If you want more of this kind of breakdown, subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next one. https://x.com/JasminLaine/status/2094789889220825147   https://x.com/wealthmoose/status/2094848957365305764 https://theijf.org/article/carney-investments-three-canadian https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/carney-warns-against-u-s-ties-betting-fortune-america https://www.conservative.ca/sell-the-assets-to-end-carneys-conflicts/   https://x.com/cbcwatcher/status/2094503640769687963 https://x.com/stephen_taylor/status/2094320682045784465   https://x.com/truckdriverpleb/status/2094838331855208831 https://montrealgazette.com/news/steven-guilbeault-formally-resigns-his-seat-in-house-of-commons/

Another round of tariffs. Another Liberal press conference. Another subsidy cheque paid for by YOU. In this episode, I break down exactly how Mark Carney's government has responded to a year of trade war with Trump — and it is NOT the "better deal" he promised. I go through: 🔴 The subsidy loop — how Ottawa keeps bailing out industries instead of negotiating 🔴 Champagne's "2nd fastest growing economy in the G7" spin — and the number he's not telling you 🔴 Why counter-tariffs are a tax Canadians pay on themselves 🔴 The Major Projects Office — a bureaucratic office that's accomplished NOTHING! 🔴 The White House's "Canada's Free Ride" statement, point by point This isn't about politics. It's about the families in the steel industry, the manufacturers, and everyday Canadians paying the price for a government more focused on optics than outcomes. If you're tired of being told everything's fine while your grocery bill says otherwise — this one's for you. 👍 Like this video if you agree Canada deserves better leadership 💬 Comment: Do you think Carney has a real plan, or is this all a performance? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of Canadian politics, unfiltered #Canada #Carney #TradeWar #Tariffs #CanadianPolitics #Trump #ElbowsUp #CanadianEconomy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JWqGhMG02k https://x.com/cspan/status/2092270530212585758 https://x.com/ryangerritsen/status/2092317046037967055/photo/3 https://x.com/cspan/status/2092270530212585758 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-10/trudeau-taps-carney-for-help-in-crafting-covid-19-recovery-plan https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/carney-warns-against-u-s-ties-betting-fortune-america https://cdhowe.org/publication/canadas-trade-problem-is-a-productivity-problem/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-united-states-trade-negotiations-tariffs-9.7309218 . https://www.pbo-dpb.ca/en/news-releases--communiques-de-presse/build-canada-homes-forecast-to-build-26000-units-pbo-maisons-canada-prevoit-de-construire-26-000-unites-selon-le-dpb https://x.com/search?q=carney%20at%20war%20with%20america&src=typed_query

Doug Ford says he's got enough real estate back there for Trump to kiss it. Cute soundbite. But while Canada cheers the fight, nobody in Ottawa will show us the deal we walked away from. In this episode, we break down the collapse of Canada-US trade talks, Mark Carney's "elbows up" strategy, and why the loudest political theatre in Canadian history might also be the most expensive. We cover: 🔹 Doug Ford's rhetoric vs. actual strategy 🔹 What JD Vance, Jamieson Greer, Mark Warner & Scott Bessent are really saying 🔹 The Netflix tax, Quebec's Bill 109, and why the trade talks really collapsed 🔹 Pierre Poilievre's demand to release the deal — and why even the NDP agrees 🔹 Carney's pivot to the EU, and what it says about his real priorities 🔹 Why trading security partnerships with Communist China for leverage against a democratic ally is a dangerous game If the government wasn't hiding anything, releasing the deal costs them nothing. So why won't they show us? Let me know in the comments — do you think Ottawa should release the full deal, no matter what side of this you're on? 👍 Like, comment, and share this with someone who would benefit from listening to this #Carney #Trump #TradeWar #Canada #ElbowsUp #CanadianPolitics #China #Tariffs #Poilievre #DougFord

Mark Carney just walked away from the negotiating table with the United States — and the Liberals are already calling it a win. But after 17 months in office, why couldn't Carney secure a GOOD trade deal with America in the first place? In this video, I break down Carney's press conference, the collapsed Canada-US trade talks, the reason I think he backed out (China connection) what Trump is furious about, and why "elbows up" isn't the leverage the Liberals think it is. I cover: ✅ Why Carney refused to sign the deal on the table (autos, tariffs, sovereignty) ✅ The Canada-China trade angle nobody's talking about — and why it's making Trump furious ✅ Why dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs hurt Canadians more than Americans ✅ The Major Projects Office: real leverage or just paperwork? ✅ What Conservatives say Canada should have done differently ✅ Why "no bad deal" doesn't mean "no deal" 🔔 Subscribe for more Canadian politics, trade policy, and no-spin commentary on the Carney government. 👍 Like this video if you think Canada deserves a REAL trade deal — not another excuse.  #Canada #MarkCarney #TradeWar #USCanadaTrade #Tariffs #CUSMA #CanadianPolitics #Trump #China #PierreConservative #ElbowsUp #CanadianEconomy #TrudeauLegacy #Ottawa #TradeDeal

Canada is in crisis — and the media won't talk about it. While mainstream media spends its energy trying to tear down Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney's government is failing on the most important trade negotiation in a generation. Trump's 50% tariffs have been paused, but nothing is finalized — and instead of a real plan, Carney's government rolled out a $10 billion subsidy announcement in the middle of a trade crisis. In this video, I break down: ✅ What's really in the Trump-Carney tariff pause (and why it's not a deal yet) ✅ The $10 billion Churchill Falls / Gull Island subsidy — and why it doesn't reduce Canada's reliance on America ✅ Why Canada is negotiating from weakness after 18 months of Liberal government inaction ✅ How the media is covering Poilievre's leadership instead of Carney's trade record ✅ What a real plan to make Canada strong and self-reliant would actually look like Canada has the resources, the workforce, and the geography to negotiate from strength. Instead, we're watching a government distract from its own failures while the media runs cover.  🔔 Subscribe for more Canadian politics, trade, and economic commentary 👍 Like this video if you think Canadians deserve straight answers from their government 💬 Comment below — do you think Carney's trade strategy is working? https://x.com/RMC19861987/status/2089310314084856105 https://www.cpac.ca/headline-politics/episode/nl-and-quebec-reach-churchill-falls-energy-deal--august-17-2026?id=76027259-a7c6-474e-9213-d0d59b621476 https://x.com/RebelNewsOnline/status/2089424209344598428 https://x.com/Derricktgoat/status/2089469554841780521 https://x.com/sarobertson_/status/2089407224988737592 https://x.com/cbcwatcher/status/2089400817895735364 https://x.com/sarobertson_/status/2089411314946801989 https://x.com/TruthFringe/status/2089377965050056816 https://nationalpost.com/opinion/josh-dehaas-canada-is-about-to-repeat-australias-online-censorship-nightmare

Canada is 4 days away from a major new round of U.S. tariffs — and the Liberal government still can't tell Canadians what its trade vision actually is. In this episode, I break down the Canada-U.S. trade negotiations ahead of the August 19 deadline, where Trump-threatened tariffs could hit nearly $20 billion in Canadian exports. I dig into what Mark Carney's government is offering Washington, what Canada is getting in return, and why officials are reportedly unhappy with the latest American proposal. I play and break down François-Philippe Champagne's "we control our own destiny" comments, and ask whether the record — from the scrapped digital services tax to dropped counter-tariffs to Gordie Howe Bridge concessions — actually backs that up. I also look at the billions in loans and support programs and ask whether they're real support for workers or a bandaid on a bullet hole. Plus: Shuvaloy Majumdar on what a Conservative alternative looks like, and whether the media is applying the same standard to every one of these stories. #CanadaTrade #Tariffs #MarkCarney #PierrePoilievre #CanadaUS #TradeDeal #CanadianPolitics #Trump #CUSMA #FrançoisPhilippeChampagne https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7305466 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7305466 https://x.com/sarobertson_/status/2086945241207095376 https://x.com/sarobertson_/status/2087990413470654536 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-unhappy-u-s-offer-tariffs-9.7304923 https://x.com/JasminLaine/status/2086818811143963056 https://x.com/CTVNews/status/2088261816551952519 https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2025/06/the-impact-of-us-trade-policy-on-jobs-and-inflation-in-canada/?utm https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1939559426735593

Mark Carney promised to build Canada strong. Six months later, his own Major Projects Office hasn't approved a single project — while 14 major projects worth over $170 billion sit waiting. Pierre Poilievre called it exactly what it is. In this video, I break down the concessions, the broken promises, and why Carney's "elbows up" brand doesn't match the record. We cover the Digital Services Tax cave, the Gordie Howe Bridge concession, the NATO spending climbdown, Carney's viral jab at Trump's teleprompter, Trump calling Canadian leadership "nasty," and why the Major Projects Office has become a symbol of a government that announces everything and builds nothing. 🔴 What you'll learn in this video: ·       Why the Major Projects Office has approved ZERO projects in over a year ·       How Carney caved on the Digital Services Tax within 48 hours ·       The real story behind the Gordie Howe Bridge concession ·       Why Carney mocked Trump's teleprompter — and what happened the next day ·       The media double standard between Poilievre and Carney's public comments ·       What "Build Canada Strong" actually means when nothing gets built If you're tired of the mainstream media giving this government a pass, hit subscribe and turn on notifications — new videos breaking down Canadian politics every week. #MarkCarney #PierrePoilievre #CanadianPolitics #Trump #ElbowsUp #BuildCanadaStrong #CanadaPolitics #ConservativeParty #LiberalParty #CanadaTrade #MajorProjectsOffice #CanadaEconomy #TrudeauCarney #FederalPolitics #CanadaNews #TrumpCanada #TariffsCanada #CanadaUSRelations #PoilievreForPM #CanadianConservatives #GordonHoweBridge #DigitalServicesTax #NATOspending #CanadianGovernment #OttawaPolitics #CanadaBuildingStrong #CarneyGovernment #CanadaJobs #CanadianEconomy2026 #ElbowsUpOrDown   https://x.com/sarobertson_/status/2085079145810108694 https://x.com/Tablesalt13/status/2085416386239570137 https://x.com/TheJasonPugh/status/2085389776513859687 https://x.com/MarcNixon24/status/2085382784307323271 https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2085146965902512538 https://x.com/RichSementa/status/1939749165937873130

s Pierre Poilievre's approach to the Trump tariffs stronger than the Liberal government's "elbows up" strategy? In this episode, I examine Pierre Poilievre's proposal to use Canada's energy and critical minerals as positive leverage to pursue tariff-free access to the U.S. market, and compare it with Mark Carney's approach to the ongoing Canada–U.S. trade dispute. Topics covered include: Poilievre's positive leverage strategy Mark Carney's response and trade negotiations The Liberal government's "elbows up" tariff strategy Canada's energy and critical minerals as bargaining tools Ontario Premier Doug Ford's comments on retaliation Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's differing approaches Media coverage of the Canada–U.S. trade talks Manufacturing job losses and economic impacts Canada's competitiveness and investment climate Why accountability matters for Canadian workers and families Do you think Canada should be using its energy and resource advantages to negotiate better trade outcomes, or is the current strategy the right one? Share your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoy independent Canadian political commentary focused on economics, trade, and public policy, consider subscribing for videos that drop twice a week! #Canada #PierrePoilievre #MarkCarney #TrumpTariffs #CanadaUS #Trade #CanadianPolitics #Economy #Manufacturing #Energy #CriticalMinerals #Conservative #Liberals

They shut down the meeting. They laughed at your questions. And they might hand him a $300,000 job anyway. This week alone: three hundred forestry workers in Prince George found out their mill is closing for good — while the union president said flat out, on camera, that the government isn't helping. A House of Commons committee adjourned mid-meeting rather than vote on studying a bridge deal Mark Carney apparently misrepresented to Canadians. And CTV broke the news that Jagmeet Singh — who tanked the NDP from 24 seats to 7 and lost his own riding — might be next in line to run Destination Canada for over $300K a year. Oh, and somewhere in the middle of all of it, the Prime Minister laughed on camera while talking about "working hard for Canadians." In this episode, I break down the pattern connecting all of it: a government that isn't focused on you — it's focused on itself. I go through the real numbers behind the Gordie Howe Bridge committee shutdown, how the Liberals actually got their majority (hint: you didn't vote for it directly), Jagmeet Singh's actual record laid bare, and why a Crown corporation job for a guy with zero tourism experience should make every Canadian ask who this government is really working for. 🔹 The Northwood pulp mill closure and what it says about the economy 🔹 The Gordie Howe Bridge committee shutdown, explained 🔹 How the Liberals really got their majority government 🔹 Jagmeet Singh's real record — seats, pension timing, and the Destination Canada job 🔹 The Carney clip everyone's talking about If you're tired of a government that answers to no one but itself — this one's for you. #CanadianPolitics #MarkCarney #JagmeetSingh #Poilievre #GordieHoweBridge #DestinationCanada #CanadianEconomy #Accountability #NDP #LiberalGovernment https://www.canfor.com/newsroom/2026-07-14/canfor-announces-closure-of-northwood-pulp-mill https://x.com/search?q=bob%20zimmer&src=typed_query https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOjAnpTVlQQ&list=PL0lKqz3_apiyERh9NPngWh0Udb2TzEHfP https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-says-should-have-been-clearer-bridge-deal-us-9.7281520 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-says-should-have-been-clearer-bridge-deal-us-9.7281520 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbQDgjhBaow https://www.facebook.com/tonybaldinellimp/ https://x.com/JayGenXer/status/2082645323709575314

Andrew Coyne says conservatives have a "patriotism problem." I say Mark Carney has a results problem — and today I'm breaking down exactly why. In this episode: Carney's trade record with the U.S. one year later, why tariffs are higher (not lower) than when he took office, the real story behind Canada's grocery inflation and cost-of-living crisis, and why "elbows up" rhetoric isn't the same as actual leverage. I also dig into the premiers' split on the new 50% U.S. tariffs — why Danielle Smith and Scott Moe are right to reject dollar-for-dollar retaliation — and why establishment insiders trying to push out Pierre Poilievre are ignoring what the grassroots base actually voted for: 87.4% support at this year's leadership review. If you're tired of being told that wanting a real trade deal with the U.S. makes you "unpatriotic," this one's for you. 🔹 Carney's CUSMA and tariff record 🔹 Grocery prices and the affordability crisis 🔹 Smith vs. Moe vs. Ford on trade strategy 🔹 The truth about Poilievre's leadership review 🔹 Why grassroots conservatives are the real patriots #CanadianPolitics #Poilievre #MarkCarney #ConservativeParty #Tariffs #CUSMA #CanadaUSA #TrudeauLegacy #ElbowsUp #CanadianEconomy

Mark Carney says he's building affordability, competitiveness, and a trade deal. But when you look at what's actually happening — a stalled trade deal, a new digital verification system, and an economic plan that hikes costs before it lowers them — a different picture emerges. In this episode, I break down four of Carney's biggest promises and ask the only question that matters: are they helping Canadians, or helping government gain more control? Judge them on delivery, not announcements. If this resonated, subscribe — I break down what Canadian politicians actually do, not just what they say, every week.

Canada's wildfires have become one of the biggest environmental stories in recent years—but what's really driving them? In this episode, I explore the evidence behind one of the most debated questions in Canada today: Are Canada's wildfires primarily a result of climate change, forest management practices, or a combination of both? I'll examine: The role of climate change in wildfire frequency and intensity How forest management and fuel buildup may influence fire behavior What experts, researchers, and government agencies say Common myths and misconceptions surrounding Canada's wildfire crisis What solutions could help reduce the risk of future catastrophic fires This video aims to present the available evidence and a conservative perspective to help viewers better understand a complex issue. What do you think? Is climate change the main driver, is forest management playing a larger role, or do both contribute? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about Canada, public policy, the environment, and current events, consider subscribing for more episodes. #Canada #Wildfires #ClimateChange #ForestManagement #CanadianNews #Environment #Wildfire #Forestry #Climate #CurrentEvents

Mark Carney was presented to Canadians as an experienced economist and a world-class negotiator—but are we seeing the results? In this episode of The Maple Conservative Girl, I take a closer look at Canada's relationship with the United States and ask whether the Liberal government's approach is delivering the certainty Canadians and Canadian businesses need. We'll discuss: 🇨🇦 Canada's trade relationship with the U.S. 📈 The future of CUSMA and why it matters for investment. 🌉 The Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement. 📰 Why I believe the media is spending more time focusing on Pierre Poilievre than holding the government accountable. 🏛️ Why Conservatives argue Canada needs a different approach to trade, economic growth, and negotiations. As always, this is my perspective as a Canadian conservative who enjoys digging into federal politics and encouraging respectful discussion. Whether you agree or disagree, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Do you think Mark Carney is delivering the leadership Canadians were promised? If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, leaving a like, and sharing it with someone interested in Canadian politics. It really helps support a growing channel! #Canada #CanadianPolitics #MarkCarney #PierrePoilievre #Conservative #LiberalParty #CUSMA #CanadaUS #Trade #CanadianEconomy #TheMapleConservativeGirl