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Why do people still watch CNN after being lied to over and over? Didn't they tell you Hilary was winning in 2016 and then lied to you guys again about Harris leading in the polls in 2024 lol. Not sure if you guys knew but we all know there's immediate pain with these tariffs but in the long run, we should come out on top. I get you guys are emotional and don't like Trump but the reality is that USA doesn't need Mexico or Canada but they need the USA. Mexico and Canada's exports are 70-80% to the USA while we only export 13-14% to them. This means most of their economy relies on the USA and only a small of ours rely on theirs.

There are a few thousand american military bases around the world. Once you end alliances, they are gone. USAs is gonna have a bad time deploying their troops anywhere outside florida. Its a logistical question. Aint no friends around to solve it either apart from russia. Im just gonna say it America is Russia. Lets put it even better Russia owns america. America is trump wearing a latex harness, and putin is leading him towards the bed to get pissed on by russian prostitutes. ( I love russian prostitutes myself, but they should not be part of politics is all im saying)

What is wrong with Trump. We used to be friends, but now US have new people in leading positions and all went to s*it. As European citisen i would like to see we are all friends like we used to be for 80 years. Or am i weird?

Now this is a true leader. The total opposite of the idiot that leading our country. God help us all!

Now, this is how you lead!!!

Mr. Trudeau, I am impressed with your candor. I really wish you were leading our country. Thanks for your honesty.

Time to have Canada further integrated with the EU. This should be a union of values more than anything else. Canada lead the way!

This will backfire on Mr Trump this will lead to rising prices and a recession that’s already looming…what a way to go AMERIKA…

USA has thrown away their world standing, absolutely moronic. Lead poisoning has destroyed the USA and their ability to critically think

Justin is hot. Especially when he speaks French. Nice to see on TV - that's what you want. Why do we have an ugly old man leading the USA that looks absolutely looks like a garbage dump?

It all leads to the US acquiring Canada

Has there ever been a market that didn't see real estate as an investment or have it get ruined by low interest rates leading to housing speculation?

Who thought treating real estate an investment asset wouldn't lead to any problems at all?\nAs an Alberta, canada's economic decline is absolutely disheartening and sad.\nI wish for annexation by the US.\n-Proud Albertan, reluctant canadian.

Because the USD is the world reserve currency, money flows into the US. And this unparalleled slush fund is then used to fund venture capital which, then, leads to more innovation in a virtuous circle. The Cdn$ is not a reserve currency, however. Uninformed or wilfully ignorant US politicians point to the US deficit as some kind of problem when, in reality, it represents how the US exports its problems onto the rest of the world that uses the US dollar as an exchange mechanism. If the US dollar loses its exchange value for other countries then the US will be faced with the same issues as other western countries--such as Canada. This isn't to exonerate the failures of both Liberal and Conservative Canadian governments over the past 20 years. More to say that productivity is lower in Canada than the US because Canada's currency isn't the international mechanism of exchange . . .

The reason real estate prices have gone 300% but incomes only 100% is because of low interest rates. If you factor in carrying costs, the numbers aren't as extreme. The challenge now is that interest rates have increased to stave off inflation generated primarily during the covid years. While this has somewhat abated, real estate carrying costs remain elevated and price growth has stagnated, while the Canadian dollar has fallen, effectively resulting in reduced housing valuations (in US dollar terms). Can we ride this out until incomes catch up? Will productivity increases promised by leading political challengers (election coming this year) move the needle? Are tariffs and 51st state rhetoric just a negotiating tactic and bluster, or something real? Nobody knows, but we will find out..

Boomers in Canada are very nimby thus making housing so much harder to build, leading to younger generations emigrating to other countries like south of the border. Also eating up lands zoned to industrial, and thus making industrial rent more expensive to the remaining patches of land available on city outskirts. \n\nMaybe it’s time to review the policies overall. Canada has been treating its older generations like kings, with their large lawns and healthcare which they frequently use…while younger generations and immigrants work like a slave.

I’m writing a novel series where there’s a different president in office in 2009-2013, and during this time the crisis in Canada leads to them joining with the UK and other Anglo nations to create a new British empire under the rule of King Charles, and the American president is then forced into a conflict with this new geopolitical foe, and it’s all for personal reasons.

Pretty upseting for a nation positioned so well with such opportunities it could benefit from.\nNIMBYism mixed with zero incentives for entrepreneurship leads to this.

Your narrative about existing homeowners being in opposition to policies that support home construction is bogus. \n\nThe real story is the following:\n\n1. Canadians are unsure whether building more homes leads to more housing and lower prices. This might sound like a joke but there are now surveys that confirm this. And most Canadians I have asked myself really are unsure whether we should build more homes.\n2. Endless bureaucratic barriers increase the cost of and deter new construction.\n\n\nMany Canadians really believe that building housing increases the price of housing, so they think they are being virtuous when they vote for policies that deter housings construction.\n\nAll of the other economic problems are downstream of the housing shortages.\n\nEdit: For those of you curious about these strange Canadian beliefs, the youtube “About Here” has a decent video on the topic trying to dispel the odd beliefs: https://youtu.be/pbQAr3K57WQ?si=j5l_vWiudz45fiGr

the governors that are defying the president's orders need to be investigated asp, they are in george sorros pockets like most leading dems are

This video and these comments are so shocking and depressing. 10 years ago, people still widely praised and raved about Canada and it was a leading country in healthcare and standard of living. Now people are saying the complete opposite and saying it's in a terrible state. I know countries have their downfall at some point, but Canada, of all places, having a really horrendous \n economical crisis is so hard to grasp.

If it’s that bad lay down lead

the federal government should give rewards to civilians who give information leading to the capture of illegals.

Sean Penn assured us the Maduro would lead Venezuela into the future. Socialism is great! We should all do it.

With that composure this guy will lead a successful life very soon ? Blessings ❤

The lies of reporters are told by ommision! posed politely they ask leading questions that imply Arab responsibility...even as children are dying at birth or shot by Israeli soldiers in their heads. Disgusting question by a dishonest exploiter.

THANK YOU and WAKE UP the rest of the BROKEN WOKENS. Canadians are FLEEING and that PROVES our LEADER is doing EVERYTHING RIGHT AGAIN and WHY the crimes were committed to keep him and his PATRIOTS from LEADING US!

You need to meet a nice guy who you can ..have a nice relationship with and settle down where your both happy and have a family.\nYour analysis is all about just you. That leads to confusion.\nI wouldnt ever live in Canada cos its far to cold and as you get ilder you will feel it...

Take a lead from Poland and Hungary they will stop coming.

Border Patrol needs to put down a lead fence!

I wish Trump would pay citizens a hundred a head for information leading to deportation. I have the phone number for ICE in my phone just in case I need it, I suggest you should too.

Canada is denying the illegal migration crossing the evidence is clear! Illegal migration Indians leading the charts!

So many people miss the main problem here. Trump is all show. The enabling, assisting, harboring, etc. of illegal aliens is a federal crime. I have yet to see ONE arrest of a governor, mayor, corporate lead, farmer, etc. It won't happen. Trump is weak.

THIS ??ian would like to let Trump know how appreciative and thankful we are for him forcing our fuhrer to lock down the border better. BUT, don't be fooled. The leading 'party' use a heavier hand than ANY mob and make tones of $$ with it wide open! The plan to destroy us from the inside out is still going on here - FULL TILT! I am so thankful it's come to a STOP for our Amerifriends. I believe electing that common sense man into office didn't just save you, but has saved MANY countries. Possibly the ? ! Now, if he could ONLY figure out how to hit J.T WITHOUT hurting us Canuks! There ARE ways! Many ways TRUST! \n<--Go MAPLE ? MAGA! \nLET'S MAKE ?? CANADIAN AGAIN! ❤

As a ??ian I TOTALLY agree with you! The ONLY reason our leading 'party' is attempting ANYthjng with securing the border is because Trump is making him! (SAVE for Alberta that is) Our premiere Danielle Smith used his tariff(s) warning to the positive and IMMEDIATELY put $$ into securing OUR border. The length we share between Alberta ad Washington and Montana!

It's an invasion to cripple countries' economies, commit crimes, cause chaos which will lead to the NWO.

It's the NY governor, NYC voters and the entire NY legislature that are croked. 90% democrat leads to results like totalliarism in CA.

How about we elect a president here to rule the illegal immigrants countries, it’s because they want to be lead by a American president, that’s why they come in the us illegally

?? canada has 20 thousand immigrants from india who came and did not report to class ????? the roads gonna lead them right baack to india ?? ? ? ?????????????????

Another top knotch video! It’s a little sad a person can make a video about common sense issues,policies and law that leads to a conversation. One would think the greatest country on planet earth wouldn’t suffer from all the problems, headaches and mass migration has brought.

I could say it in 2 words, future Democrats, all these Democrat lead states and cities and counties are going to flip red, and Democrats know

It’s about time, we need to do better! We can do more and continue to be diligent! This is just one of the many reasons we need to do more to improve the immigration system. NYC council needs to follow the law and drop this crusade of allowing illegals in without doing the proper steps! Hopefully POTUS can lead the charge to overhaul the immigration system and make it work better!?

Your compassion has lead to terrible consequences for immigrants and citizens alike. Decriminalizing hard drugs has lead to a rise in homelessness, overdoses, and theft/prostitution to make money to support those habits. These conditions also leave populations susceptible to outbreaks of disease that US healthcare is ill-equipped to deal with. Unregulated immigration results in gangs taking control of both the illegal immigrants and the communities they settle in. Trafficked immigrants are forced to work for the gangs or their families back in their home countries will be harmed. Because of sanctuary cities, law enforcement can't go after the gangs so the other illegal immigrants have no recourse.\n\nTLDR: Regulated, legal immigration creates opportunities for both immigrants and the host country. Unregulated illegal immigration harms both immigrants and the host country. Laws exist for a reason.

Lead is cheap, migrants aren't.

We need to follow Polands lead on immigration. It’s Zero immigration.

If the criminals qualified to lead us everyone else qualified to be in here ?????????????????????????????

Lead disrupts terrorist

This is because the Canada Immigration Department has failed to identify those who are not eligible to stay and hold them accountable. This failure has strained public resources and services, leading to increased pressure on housing, healthcare, and social support systems. It has also caused tensions within communities, as the majority of people feel that the system is being exploited. Additionally, it undermines public confidence in the immigration process, making it more challenging to implement fair and effective policies.

Despite being the 5th largest economy, India still faces significant challenges in wealth distribution and visa compliance. While economic strength is a factor in visa approvals, it is not the only consideration. One major issue is visa misuse and overstaying. With a population of 1.4 billion, even if 10% were to overstay in foreign countries, that would be 140 million people—almost half the population of the United States. This creates serious concerns for immigration systems worldwide, leading to strict visa vetting processes for Indian applicants.\nFurthermore, while India’s economy is large, the majority of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few. A high GDP does not necessarily mean the average citizen enjoys financial security. Many people seek better opportunities abroad, sometimes through illegal means, which further justifies the need for stringent immigration policies.\nAnother issue that affects how Indians are perceived abroad is the behavior of some tourists. While not all are at fault, a growing number of incidents involving disrespectful behavior, disregard for local laws, and unruly conduct have led to Indian tourists gaining a negative reputation in some countries, including Nepal. This has made them among the least desired tourists in certain regions.\nUltimately, visas are not just about how much money a country has. Factors like overstays, illegal migration risks, and tourist behavior all play a role in shaping immigration policies. Respect and reputation are earned, not entitled. If you want to be welcomed and respected abroad, it’s essential to create a positive impression through responsible actions and cultural sensitivity.

The commentary here sounds so much like U.S. citizens griping, it's almost funny, but also sad. Maybe Trump the ignoramus is right... do Canadians really want to give up and just become part of the USA? I doubt it, but if you're in any doubt as to where to live, don't try just south of you. It's got all the problems you mention and then some. And of course it's still a great country; I was born here and live here happily. But I've also been to Canada four times since the 1980's, and each time I am just wowed by the many ways in which Canada seems ahead of the USA. The grass truly is greener on the other side of the fence... just be aware of what you have, and that you have an amazing country, too. Griping is now epidemic in the United States... it doesn't lead anywhere good, and it accomplishes nothing.