Canada is leaving the Western world. In terms of government with broad powers, suppression of opponents and denial of citizens’ fundamental rights, Canada today is more like Cuba than any other free country. Canada may return to Western civilization, but at the time of writing this, most Canadians don’t seem interested in that.
According to Maru Public Opinion, “two-thirds (66%) of Canadians support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of the Emergency Act. The majority (56%) of Canadians do not support the truckers’ protests. This majority is seen in all provinces of the country.”
I think many Americans – and certainly many people outside the US or Canada – are unaware of what exactly the Marxist prime minister is doing with Canada. So allow me to recap.
Last week, for the second time in Canadian history – the first time was with Justin Trudeau’s father Pierre Trudeau, another Marxist to rule from Canada – the prime minister invoked the Emergencies Act. This law allows the prime minister to suspend fundamental rights and rule as dictator.
The CBC described in detail how Trudeau is using the Emergencies Act to destroy the lives of dissidents. Read this very carefully. This type of measure has never been taken by a Western country against its own citizens (except in the rare cases where citizens have been involved in terrorism).
“Using the powers granted by the Emergency Law, the federal government ordered banks and other financial institutions to stop doing business with people associated with the convoy contrary to mandatory vaccines and which occupies the country’s capital.
The new government guidance, called ’emergency economic measures’, goes beyond just preventing banks from transferring money to protest organizers. The government wants banks to stop doing business with some people.
The order says banks and other financial institutions (such as credit unions, funds and cryptocurrency platforms) must stop ‘providing any financial services to people related to the protests’ – which will result in account freezing, seizing of funds and cancellation of accounts. credit cards.
The Emergencies Act gives authorities the power to freeze people’s funds related to the lockdowns and protests, and the consequences could extend beyond the end of the demonstrations.
The law’s definition of ‘suspects’ includes (…) anyone who donates money in support of these protests.
Mark Blumberg is an attorney at Blumberg Segal LLP and specializes in philanthropic law. In an interview, he said that while the Emergencies Act gives banks powers for a limited time, these institutions “may decide to close the person’s account” because of the enormous risks these banks would take in serving these customers in the future. Banks will work with police forces to decide who should and should not be kicked out of the banking system.
A government official said police could gather the names and license plates of people participating in the protest or a meeting deemed illegal and share that information with FINTRAC. [Centro de Análise e Transações Financeiras do Canadá].
Jessica Davis, Former CSIS Analyst [Serviço de Segurança e Inteligência do Canadá], said that ‘people taking part in the protest will not be able to pay house bills or hotel accommodation. They will also end up running out of supplies.’
Without access to bank accounts, credit cards and other financial instruments, protesters will not be able to pay hotel bills and fuel for vehicles.
In the long run, David said, it will be difficult for truck drivers to find work because they won’t be able to pay for truck insurance. ‘Paying house bills, rent and any other type of day-to-day financial transaction will be impossible for people who took part in the protest,’ she said. There could also be ‘unintended consequences’, such as suspension of alimony payments, David said. ‘It will be very difficult for these people.’
Banks were given immunity from any legal action in the event of legal disputes. ‘Under the Emergencies Act, no legal action can be taken against entities that comply with the Act’, the legislation reads”.
None of these destructive, due process-defying measures are necessary. The truck drivers’ demonstrations could have ended with the arrest of those who insisted on not moving the trucks or with the simple removal of the machines. The purpose of this legislation is to destroy dissidents and intimidate future opposition movements. In a word, it is ruining the lives of those who disobey Trudeau.
As someone who has followed the lives of Canadians for decades – I have taught in nine of Canada’s ten provinces – the country’s moral decay is depressing but not surprising.
Since my college days in the 1970s, I have traveled abroad annually, except in 2020. I have visited around 130 countries. I was not only interested in the countries I visited, but also in the tourists who visited them. I well remember seeing many young Canadians who sewed the Canadian flag onto their backpacks. Hardly any tourists from another country did that, because I asked Canadians why they flew the flag. The justification was that they did not want to be confused with Americans.
I’m not the first to note that an important part of Canadian identity—especially among elites—is that they’re not Americans. Many Canadians identify as opposed to Americans. Other than that, there aren’t many other elements of identity among Canadians. And when a nation doesn’t identify with basically nothing, bad things happen – because nothingness is often filled in or replaced by evil.
On my radio show, I once asked Charles Krauthammer, one of the most intelligent analysts of his time, what the biggest difference was between his native Canada and the country he chose to live in, the United States. Without hesitation, he said that in the United States, the national motto is “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”, while in Canada it is “peace, order and good government”. The first motto inspires a country; the second, no.
When Fidel Castro died, Trudeau gave the best and most positive assessment of the Cuban tyrant. It is worth quoting in full because Trudeau’s words demonstrate his love of communism and because Trudeau is turning Canada into Cuba.
“It is with great sadness that I learned today of the death of Cuba’s longest-serving president. Fidel Castro was a great leader who helped his people for over half a century. A revolutionary and legendary speaker, Castro significantly improved the island nation’s education and healthcare system.
Despite being a controversial figure, both Castro’s supporters and detractors recognize his dedication and love for the Cuban people, who have a deep and enduring affection for ‘el Comandante’.
I know my father was very proud to call him a friend and I had the opportunity to meet Fidel when my father passed away. It was also an honor to have met his three children and his brother, President Raul Castro, during my visit to Cuba.
On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to Castro’s family, friends and many admirers. Together with the people of Cuba, we grieve today the loss of this remarkable leader.”
There is still a big difference between Canada and Cuba. Few Cubans support their Marxist leaders, while many Cubans support their Marxist leaders. They don’t know what they’re getting into.
Dennis Prager is a columnist for the Daily Signal, broadcaster and creator of PragerU.
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