It is actually $1.35 trillion in trade and investment.

Carney has been unable to negotiate a trade with any major economy or fast track a single capital project that is in the national interest. Hell, he will not even recall parliament to negotiate a deal to avoid crushing thirty five percent tariffs that are less than thirty six hours away.

Quote from: Herman on July 30, 2025, 04:11:13 PMIt is actually $1.35 trillion in trade and investment.

This is why I endorsed Mark and got him elected. We both want the same thing. And that of course is to Make America Great Again.

Quote from: Herman on July 30, 2025, 04:13:40 PMCarney has been unable to negotiate a trade with any major economy or fast track a single capital project that is in the national interest. Hell, he will not even recall parliament to negotiate a deal to avoid crushing thirty five percent tariffs that are less than thirty six hours away.

If Mr Carney doesn't get a deal very his poll numbers will soften.

This would never be allowed to happen under Trump. Carney has no problem with it. He would prefer China get the jobs.

Chrystia Freeland's Billion-Dollar Slap to Canadians

Im gobsmacked, and pissed that we are here at this point trying to exist in Canada right now. It is incredulous to me, that these liberal marauders are still in place in the halls of government, and I am deeply insulted and alarmed by their continued presence in their portfolios, more than I ever was when that floozy Trudeau was one good cry away from mandating Travel-Sized Midol in mens washrooms to compliment the assorted sized tampax selection.

Chrystia Freeland's role in the BC Ferries contract mess is a gut-punch to every Canadian who values their country's workers, security, and basic damn honesty.
 
The facts are as infuriating as they are clear, and the hypocrisy is enough to gag on. This isn't just a policy screw-up; it's a deliberate middle finger to the people who keep this nation running, an absolute disgrace.

Here's the deal, plain and simple. BC Ferries, the lifeline for British Columbia's coastal folks, hands a $1 billion contract to China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards, a Chinese state-owned outfit with military ties, to build four new ferries. The money? A low-interest loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), a federal body under the government where Freeland struts as Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

On June 20, 2025, she writes to B.C.'s Mike Farnworth, whining about cybersecurity risks, China's trade attacks (100% tariffs on canola, 25% on pork), and the total shafting of Canadian shipbuilders. Sounds like she cares, right?
Wrong!
 
The CIB, under her government's watch, is the one coughing up the billion bucks for this deal. The truth hit today, and it's a kick in the teeth: Freeland's playing shocked while her government funds the very thing she's crying about.

Let's call it what it is: a two-faced stunt. Freeland sobs over Canadian jobs while her government sends $1 billion to Chinese workers, leaving shipyards like Seaspan out to dry.
Why?

Canadian builders couldn't match China's state-backed, dirt-cheap labor. So, she gripes about lost jobs but backs a deal that screws Canadian workers.

Then there's the security angle, she flags cyber risks and China's military ties, backed by reports from the Canadian Communications Security Establishment about Beijing's hacking habits. Yet, her government's loan could let those risks sneak into our ferry system, a key link if tensions over Taiwan or the Pacific blow up. And the kicker? Her letter doesn't mention the CIB's billion-dollar role.

Either she didn't know, which makes her clueless, or she did and kept quiet, which makes her a liar. Pick your poison, both are pathetic.
Canadians are pissed, and they damn well should be. On X, @MarcNixon24 rips into the loss of $1 billion in Canadian contracts and zero jobs. @KirkLubimov slams the lack of Canadian steel, calling out China's subsidized edge.

Even B.C. Premier David Eby, no stranger to political games, bitches about the feds favoring East Coast ferries over B.C. The public's had it with this double-dealing nonsense.

BC Ferries says Weihai's bid was the best - cheapest, fastest, yadda yadda. But that's a weak excuse when Canadian yards like Seaspan couldn't compete with China's rigged system. Freeland's team might claim she's just one part of the government, but as a top dog in cabinet, she's neck-deep in this.

Her letter's a performance, not a principle, meant to dodge blame while her government bankrolls the betrayal much to our horror. When one conjurs the image of a rolling dumpster fire, let this be the scene that comes first to mind.

This hits Canadians hard.

Economically, it's a billion dollars that could've fueled jobs here, not in Beijing. Security-wise, it's playing roulette with our infrastructure against a regime known for cyber tricks.

Politically, it's a spit in the face -  Freeland acts horrified while her government writes the check. This isn't about ferries; it's about a government that picks foreign wallets over Canadian workers, ignores security threats, and has the audacity to fake shock when caught.

Chrystia Freeland , do your damn job. Back the calls from MPs Dan Albas   and Jenny Kwan   for a full probe. Demand the CIB explain why it's funneling our money to China. Push to rework this deal to put Canadian jobs and security first.

Anything less is a cop-out, a disgrace to your office, and a straight-up betrayal of every Canadian who trusted you to have their back. Fix this, or get out of the way.

I thought Carney was supposed to outmaneuver Trump? What happened?

Quote from: Herman on July 30, 2025, 04:11:13 PMIt is actually $1.35 trillion in trade and investment.

Americans have chosen investment, jobs, new markets, freedom of speech and secure borders.  Like Singapore has.

Canada, on the other hand has opted for low productivity, fewer jobs/declining wages, North Korean style Juche instead of new markets, media censorship and immigration levels so unsustainable that it is crushing health care, education, infrastructure and overflowing jails.

Mr Trump dampened expectations of a deal with Canada materializing at the last minute as his tariff deadline loomed Thursday — but the U.S. president did give a 90 day deadline delay to Mexico.

Where is Mr Carney? Why he is not at the very least getting the country he is supposed to be looking out for a 90 day delay too.

Quote from: Thiel on July 31, 2025, 01:40:18 PMWhere is Mr Carney? Why he is not at the very least getting the country he is supposed to be looking out for a 90 day delay too.

He is too busy kissing Hamas's ass to save Canadian jobs.

Hey Conman Carney this is real leadership delivering results.

Donald Trump Signs A 6th Deal With South Korea.
Why is it IMPORTANT For Canada,
6 out of 11 of our Foreign Trade Agreement Countries Have Made Deals With USA Forsaking Canada...
Do You Get it? CANADA HAS LOST 6 OUT OF 11 TRADING PARTNERS INVESTMENTS INTO CANADA OVER THE NEXT 3 YEAR!!
IF CHINA SIGNS A DEAL WITH USA, CANADA WILL OFFICIALLY LOSE 96% OF ALL SECURED FOREIGN INVESTMENTS INTO CANADA'S INDUSTRIES, MINES, RESOURCES, FINANCIAL AND AGRICULTURE FOR 3 STRAIGHT YEARS
The ALARM BELLS ARE RINGING!

Quote from: Herman on July 31, 2025, 04:34:19 PMHe is too busy kissing Hamas's ass to save Canadian jobs.

Carney is a traitor.

Quote from: Herman on July 31, 2025, 04:39:16 PMDonald Trump Signs A 6th Deal With South Korea.
Why is it IMPORTANT For Canada,
6 out of 11 of our Foreign Trade Agreement Countries Have Made Deals With USA Forsaking Canada...
Do You Get it? CANADA HAS LOST 6 OUT OF 11 TRADING PARTNERS INVESTMENTS INTO CANADA OVER THE NEXT 3 YEAR!!
IF CHINA SIGNS A DEAL WITH USA, CANADA WILL OFFICIALLY LOSE 96% OF ALL SECURED FOREIGN INVESTMENTS INTO CANADA'S INDUSTRIES, MINES, RESOURCES, FINANCIAL AND AGRICULTURE FOR 3 STRAIGHT YEARS
The ALARM BELLS ARE RINGING!

Unfortunately for younger Canadians, life in Canada will continue to get worse until Canada's selfish old white population dies. Then you can start to rebuild like Argentina is doing now.

Quote from: Brent on July 31, 2025, 07:06:46 PMCarney is a traitor.

No. Carney is not a traitor.

He denounced the actions of Israel in Gaza Brent Brent long before this recognition of the Palestinian state.