KEITH WILSON: Canada scapegoated Trump for its domestic woes
Ford and Carney spearhead the anti-tariff campaign, with Premiers Wab Kinew and David Eby also running ads, seemingly prioritizing internet fame over industry support.
Mark Carney and Doug Ford are criticized for Ontario's $75 million ad campaign aimed at Donald Trump, a sum deemed excessive and raising questions about its intent.
One theory suggests Carney and Ford are poorly advised, genuinely believing they can "Trump-bust." A more cynical theory posits they deliberately provoke a trade war with Trump to create a domestic scapegoat for economic hardship, bolstering their political standing.
Keith Wilson, King's Counsel, offers a blended theory: both incompetence and a desire to deflect blame could be at play. Wilson critiques Venezuela's socialist failures on U.S. interference and Ontario's "glaringly incompetent" ad campaign, which misrepresented a Ronald Reagan speech on tariffs by omitting his use of them for American industry protection.
Trump and his supporters are further incensed by the continued ad campaign, even during events like the World Series. This is viewed as reckless, given that 75% of Ontario's trade is with the US, impacting hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Ford and Carney spearhead the anti-tariff campaign, with Premiers Wab Kinew and David Eby also running ads, seemingly prioritizing internet fame over industry support.
In stark contrast, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promotes "strong, consistent diplomacy" and "good faith" to achieve North American energy dominance. Her "only adult in the room" approach, including efforts during Trump's inauguration, contrasts sharply with other premiers' "crybaby behavior."
Mark Carney is criticized as an "empty suit" despite his impressive resume, lacking practical business experience and market understanding. His ideological opposition to pipelines and reliance on buzzwords are seen as harming Canada's economy.
Critics view him as a "mascot" rather than a hands-on leader, misunderstanding economic growth. His actions are perceived as actively deterring investment and causing job losses, rather than repealing restrictive laws.
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Fran G commented 2025-11-01 18:25:18 -0400Keith, every time you said carnage was good looking I cringed. He looks like that evil boss from Simpsons, he is sleazy and lizardly. Ugh -
Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-10-27 12:33:11 -0400Paul: You’re welcome.
I remember hearing in my Grade 11 social studies class that, roughly just before WW I started, the Conservative Party (well before it added that silly “Progressive” to its name) had an election slogan of it wanting “neither truck nor trade with America.” (Gee, where have we heard that sentiment before?) I don’t recall what the context was for that statement.
I vaguely recall that there some fishing disputes between the two countries at the time, and even after the end of the war, but there could have been more to the story.
Moving ahead several decades, it was no secret that PET hated and despised the U. S. and, from what I’ve heard about Richard Nixon, the feeling was mutual. -
Paul Scofield commented 2025-10-27 11:51:13 -0400Thanks for the history lesson, Mr. Jatzeck. Much appreciated!
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Terri Carter commented 2025-10-27 10:17:15 -0400Born in this country 63 yrs ago. These premiers are seriously destroying this once great country
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Terri Carter commented 2025-10-27 10:04:47 -040075 million! Let that sink in !
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Anthony Salotti commented 2025-10-27 06:00:49 -0400Blame Canada’s problems on the Liberals and NDP . That’s it in a nutshell .
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-10-26 22:11:44 -0400Blaming America for Canada’s problems is an age-old tactic. It was used during the days of Laurier and Borden and PET was particularly fond of doing so.
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Klazina Vanbergeyk commented 2025-10-26 16:03:30 -0400Thank you Mr Wilson and Ezra, sounds like wisdom to me
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Klazina Vanbergeyk commented 2025-10-26 16:00:47 -0400Just like any bullies who try to prop themselves up to undermine real strength and power.
I like President "T"s real strength and power.!
