Video: Why are they preventing you from buying local?
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/4jdp4zze1CA?si=kU_YppXOHjjxT7LU
@skillsgaptrainer “Just watched Chris Warkentin’s video and it made us think – we need this man not only in parliament but on every major media outlet out there. His approach to the carbon tax issue, and the impact it has on our farmers, is just a microcosm of his larger potential to bring reason and balance to our national conversation.
In a world increasingly gripped by what Melanie Phillips calls an “age of unreason,” where truth and evidence are often the first casualties, Chris brings a refreshing change. He questions the status quo, refusing to bow to mainstream ideologies and that’s something we desperately need today.
Just as Melanie Phillips argues against silencing dissenting voices, Chris champions the silenced. His concern for our local farmers is a testament to that. And it’s this very quality that we need to echo in our media – the capacity to listen to the unheard and shine a light on the issues that really matter.
Our nation’s strength, culture, and sovereignty are under threat, and without the wisdom of such intellectual voices like Chris’s in our media landscape, we’re like a ship without a compass, tossed by the currents of trending topics, and often missing the key challenges that need our attention.
Chris’s authentic, clear, and insightful commentary is the antidote to the hollow rhetoric often paraded in media today. His voice is one that can guide us to not just hear, but to listen, think, and act. If we had more representation like him in the media, we’d have a chance at having the necessary, challenging, but ultimately transformative conversations that Canada needs right now.”
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/4jdp4zze1CA?si=uvk5fZ3XrA5gEgml
Recommended readings and references:
“The Big Shift: The Seismic Change in Canadian Politics, Business, and Culture and What It Means for Our Future” by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson – Provides insights into changing political landscapes in Canada, which reflects the themes discussed by Warkentin.
“The Carbon Fix: Balancing Canada’s Carbon Budget” by Sheila Watt-Cloutier – While offering a perspective on carbon policies, this book can serve to understand the arguments surrounding carbon tax and its impact on different sectors, including farming, which Warkentin might have touched upon.
“Eating Dirt: Deep Forests, Big Timber, and Life with the Tree-Planting Tribe” by Charlotte Gill – Offers insights into the Canadian environment and the forestry industry, touching upon themes that relates to agricultural and environmental policy discussions similar to those of Warkentin.
“Who Owns the Arctic?: Understanding Sovereignty Disputes in the North” by Michael Byers – This book provides context on Canadian sovereignty and resource management, relevant to national policy debates that Warkentin is involved in.
“Resource Rulers: Fortune and Folly on Canada’s Road to Resources” by Bill Gallagher – A book that delves into the legal and political battles over Canada’s resource wealth, which complements discussions on economic autonomy and policies impacting the agricultural sector.
“Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy” by Francis Fukuyama – Provides a broad analysis of political development and decay, offering a backdrop to understand the governance and policy issues discussed by Warkentin.
“Rural Renaissance: Renewing the Quest for the Good Life” by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist – This book discusses the revival of rural communities and sustainable practices, which aligns with Warkentin’s focus on supporting local farmers and communities.
“Climate Change and Agricultural Water Management in Developing Countries” by Cai Ximing – While not specific to Canada, this book offers perspectives on the intersection of climate change and agriculture, relevant to carbon tax impacts on farming.
“The Death and Life of Great American Cities” by Jane Jacobs – Jacobs’ exploration of urban development and community resilience can provide context for discussions on rural versus urban policies and priorities, a contrast often highlighted by Warkentin.
“Oil’s Deep State: How the Petroleum Industry Undermines Democracy and Stops Action on Global Warming – in Alberta, and in Ottawa” by Kevin Taft – Offers a critical look at the influence of the oil industry in Canadian politics, which relates to economic discussions Warkentin addresses, particularly around energy policies.
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