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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/41864584

Killed the carbon tax, cut income taxes, supports pipelines and carbon capture, wants internal free trade and boosting military spending.

In this third article in a series I argue that populism is--at least in part--fueled by an inarticulate rage against Legalist forms of government.

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/defanging-populism-by-getting-stuff?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/what-ancient-chinese-political-theory?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#MarkCarney #BillC-2 #BillC-5

A lot's been written about how dangerous Bill C-2 is. I looked at the legislation and I'm not convinced it is. But I do think it is evidence of a very important change in governance. This article explains the legislation and lays out what led me to think this.

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/what-exactly-did-carney-mean-by-ministerial?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#Carney #BillC-2 #StrongBorders

Source: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/canada-playbook/2025/06/05/steel-the-show-00388855

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• Canadian vehicle trips to the U.S. dropped 35.2% in April 2025 compared with April 2024, hitting record lows. • New U.S. rule from April 11, 2025, requires Canadians staying over 30 days to register or risk $5,000 fines or jail. • Border businesses reported drops in sales up to 50%, with some losing more than 80% of walk-in traffic.

I think it helps us understand Trump, Elbows Up, and a lot of other political problems if we step back and think about some issues raised by both Anarchists and Daoists. What do you think?

https://open.substack.com/pub/billhulet/p/anarchism-elbows-up-and-daoism?r=4ot1q2&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#Anarchism #Daoism #ElbowsUp

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6489

Keywords: Electoral candidates and nomination. Foreign influence. Security check.

TLDR: I have always believed that our prime minister candidates should complete their security clearance to ensure they are not under foreign influences. This petition sponsored by Robert Morrissey will be a good start. I implore all Canadians to show their support to protect our democracy from foreign influences. Thank you.

Copy/paste from commons.ca website:

Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled

Whereas:

National security is a fundamental concern for all Canadians, and public confidence in the integrity of political leaders is essential to a functioning democracy;

Recent events have raised legitimate concerns about foreign influence and potential security risks within Canadian political parties, requiring urgent and proactive safeguards;

Transparency and accountability in assessing political candidates and party leaders are crucial to ensuring that those who seek to govern are acting in the best interests of Canada and its people;

We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to1. Direct appropriate national security and intelligence agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of potential security risks associated with political leadership in Canada, ensuring all candidates for party leadership and high office undergo security vetting;2. Develop and implement mechanisms to enhance transparency in the vetting process of political candidates, increasing public confidence while maintaining legal and privacy protections;3. Strengthen national safeguards against foreign interference in Canadian democratic institutions and commit to ensuring that all elected officials meet the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and national loyalty.

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Archived copies of the article:

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I found this article while researching how much sway fossil fuel companies have in Canada. What I found is many are foreign and just like in the U.S. fossil fuel companies spend lots of money to influence politics.

I wrote a post explaining how Europeans can help fight off the far-right by boycotting fossil fuels and switching to renewable energy. Canadians can do the same.

Contact your representatives and demand a faster transition away from fossil fuels. Fossil fuel money fuels the far-right. Boycott them today!