A battle for the soul of conservatism is underway. The only solution is to recuperate the tenets of our philosophical history. If not, what are we conserving?
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Displays of leadership can take various manifestations, and Canada is experiencing two opposites in Prime Minister Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Whereas the former is marshalling legions of bureaucrats and his two most trusted advisors, Dr. Tam and Minister Hajdu, Ford, who is under similar constraints, is also actively engaged in the relief effort.
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On Tuesday, TC Energy announced that it has finally decided to proceed with the construction with the Keystone XL pipeline, which has faced several obstacles in the past years. The development comes with a $1.5 billion investment from the Albertan government. This breakthrough will finally provide some economic security to the ailing Western province.
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Cadieux has been a Lego fan through interacting with his sons when they were young. He claims it was a channel to expose his creativity, where he now spends roughly 2 hours constructing the scenes that he sketches. Each scene fits on a 12-inch by 12-inch base using approximately 250 colourful pieces in the process.
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While Trudeau continues to remain a progressive-minded leader, the present moratorium, along with the pandemic, may convince the Liberal government to adopt stricter immigration policies. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the evident foibles unrestricted globalization presents. If Trudeau apostatizes from the neo-liberal order, characterized by the free flow of labour and populations, he may set Canada on a more sustainable path where domestic industries, like Albertan oil, can flourish.
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While the young are less averse to suffering the virus’ worst outcomes, there is a commitment all Canadians share to protect the vulnerable. Hyper individualism coupled by a carefree subjective attitude can procure potentially fatal outcomes.
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The number in favour of reducing current immigration levels has increased from 2018. Two years ago, iPolitics’ Anna Desmarais discussed an Angus Reid poll that asked 1,500 Canadian adults to complete an online survey asking their opinions on immigration. The study found 49% of respondents, marginally less than half, wanted to reduce immigration. Migrant families were especially unpopular amongst those surveyed as they have a lower probability of contributing to Canada’s economy.
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It doesn’t stop there. Rapidly growing companies from the east such as TikTok are also potentially getting in on your data. According to a report from the Guardian, the app is potentially open to using your data for nefarious means due to their connection to the government of China.
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In a recent meeting with supporters, Conservative Party leadership hopefuls Leslyn Lewis and Marilyn Gladu discussed the need for Canada to allocate 2% of the national GDP on its armed forces. Both candidates stressed the risk neglecting the military has on protecting Canadian sovereignty. China, Russia, and radical Islam are the three greatest exogenous dangers facing our nation, and a solution to subduing the threats is through bolstering the military.
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Richard Décarie has endorsed social conservative candidate Derek Sloan. In an email sent to supporters this morning, the Décarie campaign declared his support to Sloan, who he describes as capable of carrying the “true blue conservative” standard.
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A well written report. Thanks for your effort. It raises awareness.
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