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Liberal Leadership Launch…

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We are one day away from Trump being inaugurated, the country may be thrown into 25% tariffs, in the hundreds of Executive Orders that Trump will be signing on his first days back in office as the 47th President of the United States…
And it’s hard to not notice that the Left Leaners are more focused on Premier Smith, not signing a retaliatory declaration on the United States – working to protect the economy and job base of Albertans…instead of continuing on with the actual issues that need be resolved:
- Border Security;
- Reducing Drug Trafficking.
This is what got us here in the first place…but legacy media only seemingly want to fade Justin Trudeau and the Liberal decade of failure, into the background.
If we had a government that wasn’t currently Prorogued, or that caused this through reckless policies in the first place…because of the Liberal Party collapsing due to a non-confidence vote being imminent…the Premiers of every province wouldn’t have had to try and unite…wouldn’t have had to try and put 26% (the largest portion) of the Alberta GDP, up as a lamb to be slaughtered.
“TEAM CANADA”, they screech…
“Smith has committed Treason”, they relent…
And in certain circles…this rage fest, is seemingly getting traction.
A part of this is all due to the Liberal Friendly, Legacy Media…some even due to censorship, where we full well know that through Bill C-63 – The Online Harms Act, throwing you in jail for mean tweets, or having you strapped with an ankle monitor if somebody even believes you are going to shit-post online.
Mark Carney…first to throw his official launch into the melee.
Parachutes into Alberta…where apparently, him and George “The Porch Pirate” Chahal, Thelma and Louised a City of Calgary vehicle, and headed into Redmonton for their Launch Event:
Where…they did invite legacy and alternate media to the event…
And then, through the protection of Edmonton Police Services…selected a few friends to be allowed into the event…while trespassing others off of the property.
Isn’t Edmonton rife enough with Crime that their Police should be focused on, over playing private security, for a Liberal Party Launch…kicking out invited guests?
And then…let’s hop into how incredibly moronic Team Carney is…in botching not only one Logo, but also breaching copyright laws on a second…in 2 days.
Instead of just using the Liberal Party Logo…
Or, are we just supposed to forget that he’s running for Liberal Leadership?
Rightfully, Mark is being ruthlessly mocked online for his Copy Right infringements and lack of creativity…
Freeland…not doing a whole lot better.
Thinking that if she changed her social media profile picture to be more Liberal Red, she’d come off more appealing…and ended up with this:
Dear Lord…this is Nightmare Fuel!
Even more so knowing that she could be the next Prime Minister of Canada, given her absolutely horrific track-record as an MP and deputy PM.
Where it’s only now, that he job is on the line…that she has taken to Axing the Tax, that everybody knows, does not give 8/10 Canadians more back than they contribute:
Both her and Mark have made statements about this…
But they both seemingly allude to the idea, just like the previous last ditch efforts to keep the tax in place but make it more popular by rebranding it, around a year ago…
It’s a bullshit tax…
That will never actually achieve anything close to fixing the weather…
Because planetary temperatures and regional weather are completely dynamic…and are controlled by that large ball of fire in the sky, we refer to as, ‘The Sun’.
It’s hard to believe that there are still some people out there who don’t recognize that when the sun is up, the temperature outside is WARMER and at night time, it’s COOLER…but yet want to blame Soccer Mom’s in their SUVs for heating up the planet.
We could talk about the other no-name failures that haven’t got the traction to even compete in this spud race…
Frank Baylis – Liberal Supporter who got the contract for ventilators that were never approved for use in Canada, that were bought for thousands and sold of as scrap metal.
Chandra Arya – who claims to be fluent in French and English, while cannot speak a word in French and can barely communicate in English…
Karina Gould – who announce her intent to run, in a Tweet on X…and then blocked comments…
But, really…why bother?
Their leadership run is as much of a catastrophe as their rein over Canada, for the last decade.
It’s so terrible, you’d almost think that they are deliberately sabotaging their own chances at winning…where at least 24 Liberal MPs have already decided that they’re going to take some time off of politics, “to spend more time with their families”.
Business
U.S. Seizes Fentanyl Shipment From Canada In Seattle, As Washington Pressures Ottawa on Crime Networks

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have intercepted a shipment containing more than one pound of fentanyl from Canada, marking the latest sign of an accelerating crisis along the BC-Washington border. The fentanyl, concealed within a package believed to have originated in British Columbia, was discovered during a targeted enforcement operation at a Seattle shipping facility on February 6.
The package contained a brown, rock-like substance wrapped in plastic bags. Subsequent testing confirmed it was fentanyl, the synthetic opioid driving tens of thousands of overdose deaths in North America each year.
Area Port Director Rene Ortega, speaking about the seizure, underscored its broader implications. “Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous synthetic drug that continues to devastate communities across the United States,” Ortega said. “CBP remains committed to using every available tool to stop these lethal substances before they reach our streets.”
The latest seizure is part of an escalating pattern that has prompted increasingly aggressive responses from Washington. President Donald Trump has warned of sweeping tariffs in the coming weeks unless Ottawa delivers a credible, actionable plan to crack down on transnational crime networks driving fentanyl production. These networks—operating primarily out of British Columbia—are deeply entrenched with organized crime groups from China and Mexico.
The Bureau has reported extensively on Washington’s mounting frustration with Canada’s handling of the fentanyl crisis. BC Mayor Brad West, who has been in direct communication with senior U.S. officials, has described an urgent shift in tone from American law enforcement and intelligence agencies. In a high-level 2023 meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, West was briefed on just how seriously Washington views Canada’s role in the illicit drug trade.
“This is no longer just a Canadian domestic issue,” West told The Bureau. “Secretary Blinken made it clear that the Biden administration sees fentanyl as an existential threat. They’re building a global coalition and need Canada fully on board. If we don’t show real progress, the U.S. will protect itself by any means—tariffs or otherwise.”
Concerns extend beyond law enforcement. According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of U.S. intelligence assessments, American agencies have begun withholding key evidence from their Canadian counterparts, citing a lack of confidence that Ottawa will act on it. West confirmed that in his ongoing discussions with senior U.S. officials, they have voiced alarm over the level of access major figures in Asian organized crime appear to have within Canada’s political class.
“They’re basically asking, ‘What’s going on in Canada?’” West said.
The frustration is not new. For years, U.S. and international law enforcement agencies have sought to curb the transnational reach of organizations like Sam Gor, the powerful Asian organized crime syndicate that dominates much of the fentanyl precursor supply chain. But Canada’s response has been widely seen as inadequate. Critics argue that political sensitivities and reluctance to confront entrenched criminal networks have left Canadian law enforcement hamstrung.
The question now is whether Ottawa will take decisive action. Bringing forward measures as sweeping as a RICO-style anti-mafia statute or invoking the notwithstanding clause to bypass legal obstacles to tougher enforcement would represent a sharp departure from the status quo. Both approaches would require confronting entrenched political, legal and economic interests, as well as explaining why existing laws have failed to secure convictions against the most powerful actors in organized crime.
West believes the shifting geopolitical landscape may force Ottawa’s hand. Washington’s patience, he warns, ran thin years ago—and the U.S. is now signaling it will no longer wait.
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An era of Indigenous economic leadership in Canada has begun

Energy for a Secure Future (ESF), the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ), and the First Nations LNG Alliance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase energy trade between Canada and Japan. The MOU was signed at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and recognizes the growing importance of Indigenous-led LNG projects in Canada’s energy security, reducing global emissions, and driving economic growth for First Nations and the country as a whole.
With Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S. uncertain—especially with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, including 10 per cent on energy—the need to diversify markets has never been more pressing. Canada ships 97 per cent of its oil and gas to the U.S., leaving the country exposed to the political whims of Washington. Expanding trade partnerships with key allies like Japan provides an opportunity to mitigate these risks and build a more resilient economy.
At the heart of Canada’s modern energy industry are First Nations-led LNG projects, which are proving to be a model for economic reconciliation and environmental responsibility. The Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG, the Squamish Nation’s involvement with Woodfibre LNG, and the Nisga’a Nation’s Ksi Lisims LNG project exemplify Indigenous leadership in Canada’s energy future. These projects bring economic prosperity to Indigenous communities and position Canada as a key player in low-emission energy for the world.
Few people embody this leadership more than Chief Crystal Smith of the Haisla Nation, who received the 2025 Testimonial Dinner Award on February 7. Her vision and determination have brought Cedar LNG—the world’s first Indigenous-majority-owned LNG facility—to life. Under her leadership, this $4-billion project will start up in 2028 and will be one of the most sustainable LNG facilities in the world, powered entirely by BC Hydro’s renewable electricity. Her work is not just about resource development—it represents a country-changing shift in Indigenous economic leadership. By owning the majority of the Cedar LNG project, the Haisla Nation has set a precedent for economic self-determination, long-term job creation, revenue generation, and skills training for Indigenous youth.
She is echoed by Karen Ogen, CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance, who has been a long-time advocate for Indigenous participation in LNG. As she says, “Our involvement in LNG not only represents an opportunity for economic growth for our communities and for Canada but will help the world with energy security and emissions reduction.”
The MOU signed in Tokyo signals Japan’s growing interest in Canadian LNG as part of its energy security strategy. Japan is phasing out coal and needs reliable, low-emission energy sources—Canadian LNG is the answer. Shannon Joseph, Chair of Energy for a Secure Future, said, “Japan wants diverse energy partners, and on this mission, we’ve heard clearly that they want Canada to be one of those partners.”
This partnership also highlights Canada’s missed opportunities over the last decade. As industry leaders like Eric Nuttall of Ninepoint Partners have pointed out, Canada could have avoided its current dependence on U.S. markets had it built more pipelines to the east and west coasts. The cancellation of the Northern Gateway and Energy East pipelines left Canada without the infrastructure to reach Asian and European markets.
Now, with the expansion of Trans Mountain (TMX) and the rise of Indigenous-led LNG projects, Canada has a second chance to shape its energy future.
As B.C. Minister of Economic Development Diana Gibson has said, expanding trade relationships beyond the U.S. is key to Canada’s future.
The First Nations-led LNG sector is demonstrating that Indigenous leadership is driving economic reconciliation and strengthening Canada’s geopolitical influence in global energy markets. For too long, Indigenous communities were merely stakeholders in resource projects—now they are owners and partners. First Nations are proving that responsible development and environmental stewardship can coexist.
With the MOU between Canada and Japan, the growth of LNG projects, and the recognition of Chief Crystal Smith, a new era of Indigenous economic power is emerging. These developments make one thing clear: First Nations are not just leading their communities—they are leading Canada.
In times of trade uncertainty, their vision, resilience, and business acumen are building the foundation for Canada’s energy future, ensuring prosperity is shared between Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.
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