Danielle Smith criticizes and slams the Liberal government and Canadian institutions, such as the CBC, on various issues including economic policies, supply management, biased reporting, and the justice system
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Questions to inspire discussion
Economic Concerns
π¨π¦ Q: How has Canada's GDP per capita performed recently?
A: Canada's GDP per capita has declined for 6 consecutive quarters as of 2024, according to the Fraser Institute, contradicting Liberal claims of economic strength.
π° Q: What's the issue with Canada's supply management policy?
A: Supply management in Canada, supported by Mark Carney, is criticized as a closed-off, isolationist policy linked to ESG and climate control, inflating living costs and making food more expensive than in most developed countries.
Immigration and Justice
ποΈ Q: How is immigration affecting Canada's housing market?
A: Reckless population growth and mismanagement of immigration policies by federal Liberals have led to exploding homeless shelters and declining rental costs in major cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax.
βοΈ Q: What recent case highlights concerns in Canada's justice system?
A: The lenient sentencing of Chris Barber and Tamara Lynch, who lured a young girl, was criticized for potentially jeopardizing their citizenship hearings, raising concerns about the justice system's priorities.
Political Statements
π₯ Q: What controversy surrounds the Jasper wildfires?
A: Danielle Smith demanded an apology from Jasper for their "unfair and untrue assessment" of the wildfires, highlighting political tensions over environmental issues and disaster management.
π Q: How accurate is Doug Ford's claim about Canada's economic status?
A: Ford's claim of Canada being an "economic powerhouse" is disputed, as Canada represents only 1.5% of global GDP compared to the US at 25%, with Canada heavily dependent on US imports.
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Key Insights
Economic Challenges
π¨π¦ Canada's GDP per capita has declined for 6 consecutive quarters as of 2024, contradicting Liberal claims of having the best GDP per capita in the G7.
πΌ Doug Ford's nationalism is viewed as political posturing, deflecting blame to the US for price increases rather than addressing Canada's own regulatory burdens, red tape, and high taxes.
International Relations
π Canada's economy is deeply integrated with the US, with most products involving American parts, services, or distribution, making it impractical for Canadians to boycott US goods without risking massive supply shortages.
ποΈ Mark Carney's economic diplomacy is criticized as weak and inconsistent, supporting free markets selectively and avoiding discussions on supply management due to political considerations.
Justice System Concerns
βοΈ Canada's criminal sentencing system is deemed unfair for allowing judges to consider immigration jeopardy when sentencing non-citizens, a privilege not extended to Canadian citizens.
π£οΈ Pierre Poilievre's recent silence on the Chris Barber and Tamara Lynch sentencing is noted as unusual, given his previous frequent comments on the matter, raising questions about justice and political consistency.
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Clips
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00:00 πΊ Danielle Smith slams Liberals, citing Mark Carney's past mistakes & highlighting their refusal to reform supply management, driven by dairy cartel's influence.
- Danielle Smith calls out the Liberals for their lies, and Mark Carney's past actions prove conservatives were right about Canada's oil and gas industry.
- President Trump's reciprocal trade policies will open $300-400 billion in new opportunities, boosting US GDP by 1.5%, by forcing closed markets to open or face tariffs.
- The Liberal party's refusal to discuss reforming supply management is driven by political leverage from the dairy cartel, which donates to and protects Liberal strongholds, despite the system being isolationist and ineffective.
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03:17 π¬ Danielle Smith slams Mark Carney's supply management strategy, saying it inflates living costs, and criticizes politicians for avoiding the issue.
- Politician Danielle Smith criticizes Mark Carney's strategy on supply management, arguing it inflates living costs and that politicians avoid discussing the issue due to its unpopularity.
- Isolating a country has no benefits.
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04:54 π‘ Danielle Smith slams CBC for hypocrisy over tariff proposal, citing economic reality of Canada-US integration.
- Canada will start onshoring production of materials like steel, aluminum, and manufacturing of products like beer and soda cans, resulting in billions of dollars in economic activity.
- Danielle Smith criticizes CBC for hypocrisy, pointing out that their proposed 25% tariff on aluminum is similar to a policy of Donald Trump's that they previously criticized.
- Canada cannot be 100% self-sufficient in buying Canadian products due to deep economic integration with the US, which would lead to massive supply shortages and increased costs if it were to suddenly stop buying American goods.
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07:44 πΈ Danielle Smith slams CBC, citing Canada's economic woes, high taxes, and regulations as real issues, not US blame, amid GDP decline and youth debt concerns.
- Danielle Smith criticizes Doug Ford's attempt to shift blame for Canada's economic issues to the US, citing high taxes, regulations, and red tape as the real investment killers.
- Justin Trudeau, advised by Mark Carney, wants to keep Canada's oil reserves in the ground while investing in pipelines in the US and overseas, seeding market share to competitors.
- Canada's economy is not as strong as claimed, with GDP per capita declining for six quarters, and many young Canadians feeling overwhelmed by debt and less optimistic about their financial future.
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11:02 πΊ Danielle Smith slams liberal bias in Canadian institutions, citing data that contradicts federal policies on immigration and housing.
- Danielle Smith asserts that Canada's institutions, including the media, lean liberal and often exclude conservative perspectives, leading to a decline in mainstream media and a rise in alternative media.
- New data shows that fewer newcomers in Canada, specifically international students and non-permanent residents, has led to a decline in rent prices in major cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax.
- The federal Liberals are criticized for mismanaging immigration refugee policy, leading to an explosion of homeless shelters in Toronto, despite evidence that recklessly growing the population exacerbates the housing crisis.
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14:03 πΊ Danielle Smith slams CBC for biased reporting on Jasper wildfires, saying Alberta government was hindered by federal government, not city mismanagement.
- Danielle Smith demands an apology from the city for a report she claims is unfair and untrue, stating they mismanaged Jasper wildfires by not doing adequate fire protection and not calling for unified command early enough.
- A report on the Jasper wildfires reveals that Alberta government hindered command and control efforts, contradicting CBC's blame-shifting narrative that ignores the federal government's role.
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16:24 π Danielle Smith defends her husband's involvement in government meetings, claiming no conflict of interest.
- Danielle Smith is challenged on her husband attending government meetings, and asked if the ethics commissioner should investigate.
- Danielle Smith defends her husband advising her, stating it's not a conflict of interest and citing examples of spouses being involved in politics without issue.
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18:31 π€― Danielle Smith slams Canada's unfair justice system, citing lenient sentences for serious crimes and unequal treatment of citizens vs non-citizens.
- Canada's criminal justice system is unfair because judges can consider immigration consequences when sentencing non-citizens, but not Canadians, leading to lenient sentences for serious crimes.
- Pierre Poilievre questioned the justice system's priorities, citing leniency towards violent offenders and rioters, while the crown seeks 7 years in prison for mischief charges against Lich and Barber.
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Duration: 0:20:30
Publication Date: 2025-07-21T21:48:02Z
WatchUrl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPti-iXFqfw
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