The Western Hoser

As we deck the halls and the air fills with the scent of cinnamon and pine, one can’t help but reflect on what truly would make this holiday season merry and bright. For many Canadians, the answer is clear: a new Prime Minister. After nearly a decade under the NDP-Liberal coalition, led by the increasingly transparent narcissist Justin Trudeau, Canada is in dire need of a political overhaul.

Let’s start with the man himself, Justin Trudeau. His tenure has been characterized by a focus on image over substance, with his glossy magazine covers and international photo ops overshadowing the stark realities at home. The vanity projects like the carbon tax, which promised to reduce emissions but instead saw a rise in costs for average Canadians without significant environmental benefits, and the ballooning national debt, now hitting over $1.2 trillion, have not only failed to address core issues like housing affordability and economic growth but have actively worsened them. Trudeau’s approach has been that of a self-styled saviour, yet his policies have shown a disconnect from the actual experiences of Canadians, particularly those struggling in the middle and working classes that the liberals have long claimed to champion. For instance, the Liberals’ housing policy, which included the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, did little to curb skyrocketing home prices, leaving many young Canadians further from homeownership than ever.

Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau’s once-trusted deputy and non-financial finance minister, epitomizes the cronyism that has plagued his government. Her rise was less about merit and more about loyalty, a common theme in Trudeau’s cabinet selections. Initially celebrated as a progressive intellectual, her tenure as Finance Minister has been anything but financially astute. Her economic policies, including the massive CERB payments during the pandemic, led to unchecked spending, inflating the national debt to historic highs while offering little in terms of long-term economic recovery or innovation. Her eventual demotion, with Trudeau turning to Mark Carney, was not a move of strategic genius but a desperate act of self-preservation when the failures became too glaring to ignore.

This administration has capitalized on dividing Canadians through identity politics, using “woke” initiatives as a smokescreen to distract from its dismal governance record. The push for Bill C-16, expanding the Canadian Human Rights Act to include gender identity and expression, is less about genuine protection and more about indulging in narcissistic tendencies under the guise of progress. Critics, including psychologist, author, and media commentator Jordan Peterson, argue that it infringes on free speech, forcing a negotiation of identity into the realm of legal mandates rather than societal dialogue. This focus on cultural battles over practical issues like healthcare and education highlights a government more interested in pandering to ideological factions than in addressing the real needs of Canadians.

Enter Pierre Poilievre, who, despite not being the ideal choice for all, represents a stark contrast to the current administration. His recent rhetoric, echoing the likes of Donald Trump and Elon Musk in advocating against these divisive cultural policies, signals a shift towards a more grounded, results-oriented governance. His critique of the carbon tax and promises to scrap or reform it for a more market-driven approach to environmental policy are examples of this shift. His call to end the “woke BS” is not just a political slogan but a recognition of the need to refocus on what should be the government’s primary roles: protecting individual rights, fostering economic freedom, and ensuring national sovereignty without the weight of ideological baggage.

The Christmas wish I have is for a government that minimizes its interference in the lives of citizens, promoting a free market that rewards innovation and personal responsibility. Trudeau’s administration, with its penchant for central planning, corporate handouts, and social engineering, has been antithetical to these principles. The economic freedom index has seen Canada slip from 6th to 14th place under his watch, a clear indicator of the policy direction’s misalignment with economic liberty.

What many Canadians truly yearn for is a government that understands the simple truth that less is more when it comes to governmental intervention. We need a leader who can steer Canada back towards prosperity without the need for constant government oversight or the imposition of divisive cultural agendas. While Poilievre might not be the perfect choice, he represents a step away from the incompetence and narcissism that have characterized Trudeau’s reign.

So, as we gather around the festive table, let’s raise a toast to the hope that next year brings not just peace on earth, but also a new era of governance where freedom, responsibility, and competence reign supreme over vanity and ideological posturing. Here’s to a Christmas where our only worry is whether Santa can fit down the chimney, not whether our government can manage the economy. That, dear readers, would be a gift worthy of celebration.