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1980s Zellers commercial What do you notice Canada?

Bob Rae says that “Global polling” shows that Mark Carney is one of the most respected voices around the world. No such polls exist. What a clown.

What is the Toronto Police Chief, Myron Demkiw enjoying here?

Prime Minister literally means “first servant.” And these are the people I serve.

I watched Mark Carney’s YouTube speech, and one line stood out: “hope is not a plan” and “nostalgia is not a strategy.” He said the same words at the Liberal Convention too. Albertans see things very differently. A real plan must contain hope--not blind optimism, but a belief that the future can be better than the present. And yes, looking back matters too. The values that built Canada--freedom, resilience, community, opportunity--aren’t “nostalgia.” They’re a foundation worth protecting and rebuilding. Carney’s dark message focuses on crisis, control, and central direction--a world that is “more dangerous and divided,” where Canadians must be managed through uncertainty by large-scale national plans. Albertans seeking independence have the opposite vision: confidence over fear, freedom over centralization, and self-determination over dependency. I believe in a future where Alberta charts its own course--lawfully, peacefully, and democratically--to become a freer, more independent place where the next generation of Albertans will have more control over their lives, their economy, and their destiny. Hope is part of the plan. And remembering what once made Canada strong is not weakness--it’s strategy for what we are trying to preserve in Alberta. That’s the future an increasing number of Albertans are working toward on Oct. 19.

President of Finland Alexander Stubb says Canada and EU share similar values and political alignment He would like to see Canada join the EU

I really like this video. It is important to understand our history as we face an uncertain future. That said, I recall many pundits criticizing PM Harper for highlighting the importance of the War of 1812 at the bicentennial. I look forward to the contortions to come. 🇨🇦