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Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Great speech by @stephenharper affirming that "Canada had no choice" but to walk away from Washington's bad faith attacks on our economy & sovereignty.
This is an important message to our US friends: Canada stands united.
And to the alt right Maga North fans: this is what mature, patriotic Canadian conservatism looks like. Not grovelling to those who threaten us, but quiet dignity and determination to defend our sovereignty and be masters of our economic destiny.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Give credit where credit is due.
Stephen Harper is stepping up to the plate to play a key speaker's role at Carney's investment conference.
I believe this is the first time Harper has played an active public role endorsing and promoting a major initiative from a Liberal or partisan rival.
Harper has answered the the call for country over party in a dark hour for Canada.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Bravo to one of the most senior and trusted Conservative cabinet ministers in the Harper government for speaking up in support of putting Canada first. That is leadership, and it deserves recognition.
To Prime Minister Carney, Prime Minister Harper, Prime Minister Chrétien and everyone coming together in the national interest: thank you.
Political loyalties run deep. Our loyalty to Canada must run deeper. When leaders rise above partisanship to serve our country, they deserve our applause.
Canada first. That is what it is all about.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Seeing former prime ministers Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien join Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Scott Moe on stage sends a message far beyond this investment announcement.
To Canadians: we can disagree on politics and still stand together for our country. Our prosperity, our sovereignty and our future are shared responsibilities.
To the world: Canada is a country where confidence in our future reaches across party lines and generations of leadership. A country you can invest in, build with and count on.
Four leaders. Different political traditions. One Canada.
More of this, please. 🇨🇦
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Scott Moe: "What I would say with respect to what I see as a very renewed focus and a sharp focus of the Prime Minister of Canada, prioritizing those international relations, prioritizing Canada's credibility in the international sphere is very welcome by the province of Saskatchewan."
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Louis Dreyfus doubles Yorkton canola crush capacity - producer.com/crops/louis-dre… #westcdnag #cdnag #SKag #MBag
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Saskatchewan's 26,500 km provincial highway network is the largest per capita in Canada, and snowplow operators make reports throughout the day to keep up with rapidly changing weather conditions.
#Sask
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Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Could not be more proud of you, @TeamCanada.
You’re coming home with 21 hard-fought Olympic medals. Though what Canadians will remember most is how you wore the Maple Leaf: with pride, with grit, and with determination.
ALT Prime Minister Carney is presented a jersey by the national women’s hockey team.
ALT Prime Minister Carney watches the Winter Olympics.
ALT Prime Minister Carney poses for a photo, wearing a hockey jersey.
ALT Prime Minister Carney watches the Winter Olympics.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
This country is in for a very rocky 18 months or two years. If the Conservatives allow themselves to be know as the party that wouldn’t stand up to Trump, or to secessionists — or as the party that sided with either — it will spend another generation, possibly two, out of power.
Don’t kid yourself: there are significant sections of the party base, and of the conservative intelligentsia, who are indulgent of, if not favourable to, both — annexation and separation.
That number is likely to grow, not fall, as the pressure on Canada, and the party, grows: as Trump gets crazier, and his secessionist helpmates more brazen, those who are now counselling meet appeasement may grow more desperate, and more ambitious.
That’s partly why you see Conservative elder statesmen like Stephen Harper and Jason Kenney speaking out. Yes, they want to help their country. But they’re also trying to drag their party back to sanity.
One early clue to whether anyone is listening will be how they deal with Jivani. At the moment, the signs are not encouraging. If they can’t even bring themselves to deal with Jivani, who holds no party office, it’s scarcely likely they’ll deal seriously with Trump. And for the same reason: Jivani speaks for many in the party. They know it.
And he knows it. Jivani has thrown down the gauntlet to the party establishment. At the moment, it seems no one is willing to pick it up.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Astonishing.
Four years into defending themselves from Putin’s brutal invasion, outmanned, outgunned, after suffering enormous losses and being abandoned by the US, Ukraine is still pushing back, now with a tactical counter offensive.
In an age of growing nihilism, the Ukrainian people are showing the world the meaning of the ancient virtues: fortitude, patriotism, valour.
Slava Ukraini!
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to end tariffs on Canada. An important victory with more work ahead. Thank you to every member from both parties who stood up in support of free trade and economic growth between our two great countries. Let’s end the tariffs and together build a more prosperous and secure future.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
🇨🇦 Once again, as unreal as it seems, I've got to hand it to Scott Moe for stepping up and speaking up for Canada. Now, about Danielle Smith...
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MOE: "The past number of months we've seen Prime Minister Carney really elevate the Canadian credibility that we have in that international sphere of influence and trade influence."
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
What needs to happen, fast: a defence and economic alliance of the democracies, minus the United States. Europe plus Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, maybe the South American democracies.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Today’s trade deal to significantly reduce Chinese tariffs on canola and other Canadian products is very good news for Canada and Saskatchewan.
This deal is a very positive signal that will restore existing trade volumes and open avenues for further opportunities for Canadians.
Today demonstrates the importance of foreign trade missions and shows what can be achieved when the federal and provincial governments and our export industries work together to strengthen our trade relationships.
Saskatchewan will continue these efforts in our export markets around the world.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
Why do I respect James Moore? He always drives toward the net. Trump’s shallowness gives Captain Moore a lot of net.
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
This year, my end of year essays will take the form of free advice from a former politician. It is worth what you pay for it I guess. First up, advice for the Prime Minister.
open.substack.com/pub/erinot…
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
This isn't about Zelensky. It isn't even about Ukraine. It's about preserving the entire post-1945 international order, which rests on the idea that you can't just help yourself to a slice of another country's territory. washingtonexaminer.com/opini…
Thad Swidzinski retweeted
We’re dealing with a deep and profound irrationality, and all Canadians must stand together in the face of it.
Mark Carney just said the quiet part out loud.
Canada’s decades-long economic reliance on the United States is now a vulnerability; not a strength. The so-called partnership that once fueled growth has turned into a leash.
Carney’s message wasn’t subtle: America’s instability is now a national risk. Canada needs to insulate itself, trade beyond its shadow, and rebuild a system that doesn’t collapse every time Washington elects chaos.
For the first time in decades, Ottawa isn’t just hedging, it’s preparing to stand alone.