In spite of the blue sunny skies and unseasonally balmy weather, 2025 is not starting out in a great way. Big problems are threatened from the south, and our politicians are scrambling to cope with what I can only describe as U.S. greed.
I watched the inauguration ceremonies live on TV but only lasted until half - way through President Donald Trump’s speech. His rah rahs were greeted zestfully by his audience but tended to make me sick.
Earlier this month, I wished our federal and provincial politicians would put their political rivalry aside along with their egos and work together to find the best ways to protect Canada’s interests. I suggested the Liberals get their act together and Pierre Poilievre quit blaming everybody else for all our problems and be specific as to how he would make everything better.
I appreciate the fact that many (most?) Canadians have relegated Justin Trudeau to the trash heap, but he’s done well at the helm in these recent days, managing to pull together an impressive team to deal with whatever President Trump wants to throw at us.
Getting nine of the 10 provincial premiers and the three territorial leaders onside was one thing, getting 18 prominent citizens from diverse groups across the country to sit on a panel to work with them is icing on the cake. Their common theme? “To make sure we’re ready to continue to benefit as Canadians from strong relationship with the United States.”
Strength is in togetherness. Premier Danielle Smith might be forgiven for her sole interest in Alberta, but hopefully Opposition Leader Poilievre will support the team effort. No matter what plans President Trump has for us, if we can manage to stand together, Team Canada can be successful in protecting the interests of all Canadians.
