Reclaiming Canadian Identity: A Tribute to Resilience and Sovereignty in the Face of Change

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Video Title: Reclaiming Canadian Identity – A Tribute to Resilience and Sovereignty in the Face of Change

 

 

Link: https://youtu.be/gwTezn-aaCo?si=BvYbLg_oNBjDV0kC

 

In the vast expanses of Canada, where the towering Rockies merge with pristine lakes and never-ending forests, our nation is perpetually in a quest for its identity. This identity is sculpted by cinematic tales, military achievements, nature’s splendor, and our ever-shifting political terrain.

Venturing back to the golden era of television in the ’80s and ’90s, the world was captivated by characters exuding resilience, integrity, heroism and determination. Tom Cruise’s unstoppable resolve in the “Mission Impossible” series, Will Smith’s moral fortitude in “I, Robot”, Chuck Norris’s relentless spirit in “Delta Force” and “Lone Wolf McQuade”, Batman’s unwavering pursuit of justice, Sean Connery’s commanding role in “The Hunt for Red October”, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s tenacity in the Terminator series, and the iconic RCMP mountie in shows like “Due South” and “Passchendaele” all painted North America, and specifically Canada, as a beacon of valour, justice, and self-evolution. These characters have become the heroes through which many, both immigrants and Canadian-born, envisioned their lives and identities, until a voice challenged this narrative, attempting to paint them as devoid of substance, or “blank slates in need of a new specification”.

In the skies above, Canada’s military tales soared. The Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 demo jets weren’t just machines; they became symbols of aerial dominance. The astounding formations of the Blue Angels and the mesmerizing Air shows depicted precision, discipline, and collective spirit. This was also evident in the CADETS and the leadership school for DND. The Royal Canadian Navy, with its legacy from World War II, where it commanded over 1,140 ships, narrated tales of bravery on turbulent seas, showcasing the industrial capability and productivity work spirit of a nation of just 20 million. It would be amazing if we could build 1140 ships today, even with new technology and 40 million people, but despite such tremendous advantages, this task would still be impossible with the leadership we presently have.

However, beneath these heroic tales, shadows began to form. Canada’s dream of becoming an energy giant, represented by the 18 ambitious LNG projects, the insight of the global business community knowing very well this was Canada’s destiny, found itself entangled in bureaucratic webs, particularly due to post-2015 figures like Gibeau and Trudeau. The Canadian dream of being an energy titan, symbolized by the ambitious 18 LNG projects, found itself ensnared in layers of bureaucracy, and impossible permit approvals. A culture of “gatekeeping”, “demographic discrimination” and “identity discrimination” arose, it arose in HR, in Public Grant Programs, in University Research and National Research Grant Programs, in Corporate Mobility, in Energy Development, in Banking/Financial HR sector, in Real Estate, in BC Public Service, in Tech industry, in Crown Land Access/Zoning Permits, in Real Estate Development, etc.. With the rise of a culture of “multi-sector gatekeeping”, “discrimination based on identity” and “discrimination based on demography” began to seep into various sectors.

Meanwhile, dictators abroad rejoiced as Canada’s potential dimmed, having been a country once poised to offer vast landscapes, endless lands, and a civilized sanctuary for those aspiring for greatness and for a nation of great security and of great ambitions. The post-2015 leadership saw the national debt skyrocket, not gradually increase as it had done for 22 other prime ministers which also faced catastrophes, but the national debt more than doubled in the blink of an eye. Dictators consolidated their power, taking commodity and energy profits that could have been Canada’s, all while ignoring the looming threats that many had warned of. The once-predicted Canadian leadership in the world’s energy markets shifted, with dictators now holding the reins to the global world order.

Recent political shifts have projected a different image of Canada, emphasizing soft and meek urban living, which seemed to dilute the robust ethos that defined our nation’s history and our nation’s identity. This new vision diverged from the rugged pioneers and resilient workers in Canada familiar to many nations and cultures around the world, even in the most disconnected and remote and primitive rural lands, they know of the quality of the supreme quality of the Canadian worker and of the Canadian industry. This new post 2015 identity proposal wasn’t reflective of the pioneers or the hardworking labourers who came from all over the world to build this nation and was not reflective of the last 150 years of progress we have made.

Yet, amidst all this, Canada’s story is also an environmental tale. Gifted with an abundance of nature, it beckons respect and a harmonious existence. True Canadian heroes don’t just battle their environment; they understand, respect, and master it, intertwining technology with nature for a sustainable life.

To every Canadian, remember you have a rich, nuanced identity, forged over decades. This identity is teeming with depth and substance, a testament to the character that has been nurtured over years. Do not let any voice diminish its vibrancy or worth.

So, at this crossroad, the spirit of Canada remains unbowed. Rise, Canada. Rise to defend your identity, technology, industry and future. Embrace the legacies, cherish the narratives, and boldly stride into the future. The tale is yet to reach its climax. Do not let two men, Trudeau and Gibeau, cancel the hero that you are and the hero that Canada is. – SGT Team

(PS: “Salute to our heroes. Salute to Premier Danielle Smith for her efforts in preserving Canada’s legacy, philosophy, and identity, ensuring the legal sanctity of provinces, and championing the technological and environmental future of Canada.” and PS #2: Salute to the Alberta CFO for helping Canadians fix or stop Bill C-21. Heroes aren’t always on screen, but they do the job right, and they stand up when the time calls us to stand up.)  

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