Politics – It has been a pretty wild week in Canadian Politics.
In Toronto at a Liberal Party fundraising event, protestors outside were chanting “Justin Trudeau, how many kids have you killed today. These protestors were recorded by Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilly and posted to Twitter or “X”.
At Trudeau’s fundraiser at the King Eddy Hotel in downtown Toronto. pic.twitter.com/tAopsNT5P1
— Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) March 15, 2024
This chant was first played out on then United States President Lyndon Baines Johnson by anti-war protestors in the 1960s.
Prime Minister Trudeau in fighting back has tweeted;
We need to acknowledge the truth: Islamophobia exists here in Canada, whether on the street, online, or in the hateful crimes that threaten everyone’s safety. As long as it exists, we have work to do to stamp it out.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 15, 2024
The Liberals who are as much as 20 percentage points behind the Conservatives are fighting back by going negative on The Conservative leader claiming that he does not care.
He really doesn’t care. pic.twitter.com/3I4OjXVeGK
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 16, 2024
The Conservatives are keeping up their four point plan and pointing at Justin Trudeau as the cause of high inflation, growing deficits, increased crime, and political corruption.
Wonder why you’re broke?
Take a listen to the guy who’s been running things for 8 years. pic.twitter.com/jdG1tUO0Nm
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) March 16, 2024
When the Prime Minister raised the issues of the tasks at hand and that it is “not my job to be popular”, that has the Conservatives admonishing him that he can get out of the way:
‘’Whenever I think we have it tough, I remember the extra-ordinary people that carry the country on their shoulders. The nurse, the waitress, the plumber and yes the trucker who are suffering more.’’
If the job’s too tough & “boring,” Justin, then get out of the way. We will… pic.twitter.com/cyGkmEnDj2
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) March 16, 2024
Thunder Bay Superior North MP Patty Hajdu on Twitter is working the negative side as well stating “Right-Winged” politicians are working to attack women.
Right-winged politicians want to undo the hard won gains fought for by our mothers and grandmothers.
This generation of women will keep pushing together so the next generation’s fight is not so hard. pic.twitter.com/DWxGM0Vgik
— Patty Hajdu (@PattyHajdu) March 15, 2024
The federal carbon tax remains a hot political issue, as an increase in the rate is planned for April 1, 2024. Despite widespread opposition and seven provincial premiers including the premier of Newfoundland who is a Liberal seeking that the tax increase not happen, the Prime Minister is remaining steadfast in his support.
Danielle Smith/Alberta:
In case you missed it- a majority of Canadian Premiers now stand together in opposition to Ottawa’s carbon tax.
It’s time for pragmatic and practical decision making to return to our nation’s capital before more damage is done to the Canadian middle class. pic.twitter.com/DAOAgcmIQW
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) March 16, 2024
Andrew Furey/Newfoundland:
I continue to stand up for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians against the federal carbon tax.
I am now asking Ottawa to pause its planned increase to the carbon tax, set for April 1st, as the high cost of living is enough of a burden on families.
The full letter is here: pic.twitter.com/fMW9coybTE
— Andrew Furey (@FureyAndrew) March 12, 2024
Doug Ford/Ontario:
It’s time for the federal government to wake up and smell the coffee.
Instead of raising the carbon tax another 23 per cent, they need to scrap their terrible tax and start helping us keep costs down for hardworking Ontario families. pic.twitter.com/pAvRkaSR9E
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) March 9, 2024
