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Alberta is considering independence from Canada due to feelings of economic frustration, disconnection from Eastern Canada's policies, and a desire for self-governance, with some advisors, like Jordan Peterson, suggesting that Alberta should take a hard stance with the federal government and even consider joining the US or negotiating a separate deal to secure its economic future Questions to inspire discussion Economic Sovereignty 🔷 Q: How could Alberta gain better resource pricing? A: Alberta could secure international prices for resources through full market access and use of the American dollar, eliminating current artificial limitations imposed by federal and provincial governments, particularly...

US President Donald Trump threatens to impose 100% tariffs on Canada in response to various issues, including Canada's trade deal with China and its refusal to make a deal with the US, straining relations between the two nations Questions to inspire discussion Trade Agreement Vulnerabilities 🎯 Q: What portion of US-Canada trade could lose tariff protection this year? A: 75-90% of US-Canada trade currently operates under tariff-free provisions within CUSMA (North American trade deal), but these provisions are up for review this year, creating vulnerability to Trump's threatened 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods. Strategic Negotiation Leverage 🔄 Q: How could...

The video discusses how aggressive trade tactics, exemplified by Trump's approach, have impacted US-Canada relations and suggests that Canada's attempts to diversify its trade relationships, particularly with China, may backfire and harm its economy Questions to inspire discussion US-Canada Trade Dynamics 🤝 Q: What makes Canada's USMCA deal so valuable that renegotiation threats are considered political noise? A: Canada's USMCA allows 85% of their economy to enter the US duty-free with only 35% tariffs on the remaining 15%, making it the second best trade deal globally after Mexico's, while 75% of Canada's economy is tied to the US, making any...

Canadian politicians, including those from Ontario and Alberta, are criticizing Mark Carney over his past actions, including his handling of the Emergencies Act, which a court has ruled was invoked unconstitutionally, and his deal with China on electric vehicles Questions to inspire discussion Political Strategy & Coalition Building 🤝 Q: How is Poilievre's team restructuring to strengthen Conservative unity? A: Under new campaign manager Steve Outhouse, Poilievre's Conservatives are prioritizing mending relationships with Ontario provincial leaders like Doug Ford and Tim Houston to build coalitions within the Conservative movement and create unified opposition against Carney's policies. Trade Policy & Tariffs...

Several Canadian cities are predicted to be severely impacted by an economic crash in 2026 due to factors such as high unemployment, industry decline, and demographic challenges, with cities like Vancouver, Colona, and St. John's facing particularly significant risks   Questions to inspire discussion Economic Risk Assessment 🏙️ Q: Which Canadian cities face the highest unemployment risk in 2025-2026? A: Windsor, Ontario leads with 11.2% unemployment as of July 2025, followed by Kelowna, BC at 11% (highest in Canada by November 2025), and St. John's, Newfoundland at 9.9%, with 30,000 actively searching for work in Windsor alone and male unemployment...