Dutch Farmers, the world’s most productive, are refusing to comply with government rules intended to reduce consumption of nitrogen-based fertilizers. Image: Twitter While confrontations between farmers and police in the Netherlands continue to escalate, several of those involved in the
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But we also have any number of other policies and legislation implemented and supported by the federal government to discourage or prevent exploration and development of Canada’s abundant oil and gas resources. These are resources that, if exploited properly, would make energy in Canada more affordable for all. The Trudeau/Singh cabal don’t want them exploited though. They want them locked in the ground.
The surest way for them to do that is to make it nearly impossible to build pipelines: the lack of new pipeline infrastructure in Canada means we can’t move more oil and gas – either within Canada, to the US, or to our coasts to go abroad. Existing pipes are full, so producers can’t produce more to put in them. But the market wants more product.
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On the eve of the convoy’s arrival in Ottawa, the streets felt more like a party than a protest. Honks, diesel exhaust, and excitement filled the air. Drivers rounded city blocks blaring their horns, blasting music, and shouting “Freedom!” as they passed cheering gaggles on the sidewalks. The early arrivals—truckers who showed up on their own rather than in the several convoys set to descend on Canada’s capital— staked positions on Wellington St. and its immediate side streets. Many of them wouldn’t leave those spots for three weeks. The scene indoors was just as vibrant. People who only knew each other from Facebook and Telegram groups met for the first time and embraced. Hotels that had sat empty for much of the previous two years filled up.
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On July 1st, European Parliament member Christine Anderson published this message:
“Dear Canadian friends and fellow campaigners!
Today is the 1st of July – Canada Day – the national holiday of your beautiful country.
I was very honored when I received an invitation from representatives of your courageous and steadfast freedom movement – the Canadian Freedom Truckers – to this year’s Canada Day to join you all in the celebrations today in Ottawa.
But unfortunately, I was not allowed to enter Canada because my status as a consistent unvaccinated person prevents this.
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Photo: Mike Murchison Given that he might qualify as the most famous truck driver of all time (Elvis Aaron Presley was driving a truck for a living before he made it big in music), readers are asking why Road Warrior
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She’s knows. pic.twitter.com/77Q47vwIiq — Chicken Gate (@ChickenGate) June 29, 2022
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Canadian soldier and reservist James Topp arrived in Ottawa today around 6pm, where he was met by a crowd of cheering supporters.
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James Topp Photo: Canada Marches Canadian Forces reservist James Topp arrived in Ottawa on June 22nd to meet with almost two dozen Members of Parliament, and to ask them to support his mission. Topp walked more than 4000 across Canada
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The Honourable Caroline Mulroney has been returned to her position as Minister of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs.
On June 24th, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his new cabinet with the team tasked with deliver government’s ambitious agenda to build the infrastructure including highways, transit and the road to the Ring of Fire.
With the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy returning as Finance Minister, this means that transportation industry members hoping for government to adopt new policies around highway safety and vehicle insurance will continue working the same ministers as before the June 2nd election.
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