I think many Canadians are from Missouri, the "show me" state. We're a very educated and aware country, but we'd like to see results. There seems to be a national impatience, on which one political party is capitalizing. While apologists say "it's only been a year," the opposition says "you've had a whole year!!"
The government promises relief of grocery expenses, maybe by June. GST relief of a housing purchase but CRA says they haven't set that up yet because they only heard about it a year ago. Lower taxes for houses between a $million or S1.5 million bucks. Are you freaking kidding?
The good news is I can get a refund on the GST paid on my sailboat if I live in it, (which I have done for 3 years) but nobody collects or pays GST in the person to person marketplace. It's good to know that approvals for major projects are capped at 2 years now. I guess that includes efforts for citizens.
Rest assured, most of us saw the investment announcements. We the people want to see shovels in the ground and job listings.
This government feels different. I’ve always believed they were all the same, but this feels like a shift.
Mark Carney seems to be working with a sense of urgency, securing trade deals and tackling issues at a pace I haven’t seen in recent memory. Where things once felt stuck in endless cycles of debate, there now appears to be real movement. You can feel a sense of unity building.
The train may not be running yet, but the tracks are being laid, and they’re being laid quickly.
I find myself cautiously optimistic. On the surface, these plans seem to be in the best interest of Canadians. Now the real question is whether the foundation is strong enough to sustain us for years to come.
But we also have to be honest about the moment we’re in. While many of our economic challenges have been long-standing, the pressure right now is being intensified externally, particularly by the United States. Its economic decisions, foreign policy, and ongoing conflicts are not just self-contained. They ripple outward, destabilizing allies, straining global systems, and contributing to humanitarian crises.
At some point, there has to be accountability. Leadership on the world stage should not come at the cost of global stability or human lives. When power is exercised without restraint, the consequences are shared by everyone.
Canada has an opportunity here, not just to strengthen itself, but to take a more principled stance in the world. Because while borders divide us politically, they do not divide our humanity. And at the very least, we owe each other dignity, accountability, and respect
I totally agree with you. My diatribe was prompted by the statement that what's happening is unnoticed. We notice, and we're aware. We'd just like to see something tangible. Putting promises on the table isn't dinner.
I at least think the kitchen is being built. Let’s hope for dinner to come sooner than later.
And let’s be honest, the United States isn’t helping. Their decisions don’t just slow things down economically it is a global tidal wave that carries real humanitarian consequences.
It's kind of selfish but I'm 80 years old. I'd like to see Canada become what I've always believed it could be, while I'm still here to see it. I admire your positive attitude and broader perspective; I'm just impatient.
The kitchen is being built? We have a different leader but the same government of the past 11 years. We can’t keep blaming the U.S. and a president who has been in power just over a year for all of Canada’s economic, and social problems.
I hear what you’re saying. I’m not saying I have all the answers, just sharing how it feels from my perspective.
You’re right that it’s still the same Liberal Party, but it does seem like Mark Carney is shifting things more toward the centre. Whether that leads to real, lasting change will depend on follow-through.
And I agree—it’s not fair or accurate to say the United States is responsible for all of Canada’s issues. But it’s hard to ignore how much global pressure and instability is coming from there right now. Decisions made by powerful countries, especially ones like the U.S., ripple outward and can intensify existing economic and humanitarian stress around the world.
I think the concern is that these pressures are accelerating challenges that were already there. Not the sole cause—but certainly adding weight to an already strained system.
So I think we’re really in agreement on the core idea: internal issues need to be addressed, while also recognizing the external forces shaping the environment we’re all operating in.
Time will tell whether any of this leads to real, tangible progress
If his plans play out, it may mean short-term pain for long-term gain. Perhaps this is something that should have been addressed long ago—recognizing that much of what is needed already exists at home.
In a strange way, I would even thank Donald Trump for exposing the fractures within the U.S. system so clearly. What was once easier to ignore is now impossible to overlook. That disruption has created an opening—not just domestically, but globally—for change.
But with a renewed focus at home, an important question remains: how do we also help address the humanitarian crises unfolding around the world?
And beyond awareness, how does accountability actually begin? What are the next steps in assessing war crimes in current conflicts—and who has the authority to initiate that process?
In today’s world, that responsibility often falls to institutions like the International Criminal Court or the United Nations. Investigations can be triggered by member states, referrals, independent prosecutors, or international pressure. But too often, action is slowed by politics, alliances, and competing interests.
If we are serious about justice, then accountability cannot be selective. It must be consistent, transparent, and guided by the same standards for all.
Borders may divide us politically, but they do not divide our humanity. At the very least, we owe each other dignity, restraint, and respect
Canada has a leader. A LEADER.
We are so fortunate to have him as our PM 🇨🇦 🍁
Now, come back in 6 months to see if it starts working. I really hope it does.
I think many Canadians are from Missouri, the "show me" state. We're a very educated and aware country, but we'd like to see results. There seems to be a national impatience, on which one political party is capitalizing. While apologists say "it's only been a year," the opposition says "you've had a whole year!!"
The government promises relief of grocery expenses, maybe by June. GST relief of a housing purchase but CRA says they haven't set that up yet because they only heard about it a year ago. Lower taxes for houses between a $million or S1.5 million bucks. Are you freaking kidding?
The good news is I can get a refund on the GST paid on my sailboat if I live in it, (which I have done for 3 years) but nobody collects or pays GST in the person to person marketplace. It's good to know that approvals for major projects are capped at 2 years now. I guess that includes efforts for citizens.
Rest assured, most of us saw the investment announcements. We the people want to see shovels in the ground and job listings.
This government feels different. I’ve always believed they were all the same, but this feels like a shift.
Mark Carney seems to be working with a sense of urgency, securing trade deals and tackling issues at a pace I haven’t seen in recent memory. Where things once felt stuck in endless cycles of debate, there now appears to be real movement. You can feel a sense of unity building.
The train may not be running yet, but the tracks are being laid, and they’re being laid quickly.
I find myself cautiously optimistic. On the surface, these plans seem to be in the best interest of Canadians. Now the real question is whether the foundation is strong enough to sustain us for years to come.
But we also have to be honest about the moment we’re in. While many of our economic challenges have been long-standing, the pressure right now is being intensified externally, particularly by the United States. Its economic decisions, foreign policy, and ongoing conflicts are not just self-contained. They ripple outward, destabilizing allies, straining global systems, and contributing to humanitarian crises.
At some point, there has to be accountability. Leadership on the world stage should not come at the cost of global stability or human lives. When power is exercised without restraint, the consequences are shared by everyone.
Canada has an opportunity here, not just to strengthen itself, but to take a more principled stance in the world. Because while borders divide us politically, they do not divide our humanity. And at the very least, we owe each other dignity, accountability, and respect
I totally agree with you. My diatribe was prompted by the statement that what's happening is unnoticed. We notice, and we're aware. We'd just like to see something tangible. Putting promises on the table isn't dinner.
I at least think the kitchen is being built. Let’s hope for dinner to come sooner than later.
And let’s be honest, the United States isn’t helping. Their decisions don’t just slow things down economically it is a global tidal wave that carries real humanitarian consequences.
It's kind of selfish but I'm 80 years old. I'd like to see Canada become what I've always believed it could be, while I'm still here to see it. I admire your positive attitude and broader perspective; I'm just impatient.
The kitchen is being built? We have a different leader but the same government of the past 11 years. We can’t keep blaming the U.S. and a president who has been in power just over a year for all of Canada’s economic, and social problems.
I hear what you’re saying. I’m not saying I have all the answers, just sharing how it feels from my perspective.
You’re right that it’s still the same Liberal Party, but it does seem like Mark Carney is shifting things more toward the centre. Whether that leads to real, lasting change will depend on follow-through.
And I agree—it’s not fair or accurate to say the United States is responsible for all of Canada’s issues. But it’s hard to ignore how much global pressure and instability is coming from there right now. Decisions made by powerful countries, especially ones like the U.S., ripple outward and can intensify existing economic and humanitarian stress around the world.
I think the concern is that these pressures are accelerating challenges that were already there. Not the sole cause—but certainly adding weight to an already strained system.
So I think we’re really in agreement on the core idea: internal issues need to be addressed, while also recognizing the external forces shaping the environment we’re all operating in.
Time will tell whether any of this leads to real, tangible progress
A great strategy is playing out.
If his plans play out, it may mean short-term pain for long-term gain. Perhaps this is something that should have been addressed long ago—recognizing that much of what is needed already exists at home.
In a strange way, I would even thank Donald Trump for exposing the fractures within the U.S. system so clearly. What was once easier to ignore is now impossible to overlook. That disruption has created an opening—not just domestically, but globally—for change.
But with a renewed focus at home, an important question remains: how do we also help address the humanitarian crises unfolding around the world?
And beyond awareness, how does accountability actually begin? What are the next steps in assessing war crimes in current conflicts—and who has the authority to initiate that process?
In today’s world, that responsibility often falls to institutions like the International Criminal Court or the United Nations. Investigations can be triggered by member states, referrals, independent prosecutors, or international pressure. But too often, action is slowed by politics, alliances, and competing interests.
If we are serious about justice, then accountability cannot be selective. It must be consistent, transparent, and guided by the same standards for all.
Borders may divide us politically, but they do not divide our humanity. At the very least, we owe each other dignity, restraint, and respect
I wish Canada would take Maine as a new province!