2024-05-21 Sen Plett speaks on PM Trudeau Legacy of Failure (Episode #2)

Hon. Donald Neil Plett (Leader of the Opposition): Honourable senators, I rise today to continue my response to the Speech from the Throne. As you know, I will use this time to go over Trudeau’s legacy. Today I will focus on another important component of that legacy, the cultivation of a divided Canada.
I know many of you will be tempted to leave the chamber as I speak, but I want you all to know, colleagues, I am not doing this for the benefit of those of you in the chamber. I am doing this for the benefit of the almost 1 million viewers who watched the last speech I made about Trudeau’s legacy. I am doing it for the 6 million plus Conservatives who voted for the Conservatives and a different prime minister in the last election, and I am doing it for the 3 million extra voters who want to vote for someone other than Justin Trudeau in the next election.
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Colleagues, in 2015, Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada formed government with the promise of national unity and sunny ways. As you will see, their record is one of dismal failure. It would be unfair not to acknowledge that the world is very divided. In the past decade, the political climate - certainly in Western democracies - has seen the embrace of radical ideologies, the doctrines of which have been adopted into policy.
The rise of identity politics is dividing citizens by gender, race, religion and perceived level of oppression. The narrowing of acceptable thought punishes those who fall outside the lines. This has spurred populist revolts by those who feel abandoned and disregarded by the established elite groups. More and more people define themselves in opposition to the system, which further fuels division. Canada has not been immune to those forces; however, a leader with any integrity or sense would acknowledge the political climate, as well as remind citizens of who we are as a country, our common goals and our principles, and focus on moving forward with policies that could bring us together.
Justin Trudeau has done precisely the opposite. He plays the game of division by taking a very predictable ideological stance in every quarrel and then literally insulting and dismissing those who disagree with him, all the while preaching a vacant message of unity.
In 2024, it should be clear to every Canadian that our “sunny ways” Prime Minister has left the country far more divided than he found it. Is there a person in Canada who can honestly say that we are more united and unified than we were prior to Justin Trudeau taking office?
Colleagues, our country is a mess, and I fear that this is not by accident. It would appear that Trudeau’s divide-and-conquer politics are intentionally stoking the flames of division. It is a calculated attempt to distract Canadians from the failures of his government. If they hate their neighbours, or if they are divided into distinct group identities, they can each blame the other for Canada’s problems. If they are afraid, maybe they will forget about the myriad of crises happening simultaneously throughout our country, which has leaked into our own homes, including the inability to pay the bills and put food on the table.
When recently trying to defend the indefensible - in this particular case, the ill-timed carbon tax increase - Trudeau stated, “My job is not to be popular.”
An Hon. Senator: He’s doing a good job of that.
Senator Plett: No, Prime Minister, it is not. It is also not your job, Prime Minister, to cultivate polarization and ostracize swaths of the Canadian population who disagree with you.
John Ibbitson wrote the following in The Globe and Mail in October:
. . . every Prime Minister’s highest priority should be to leave the federation stronger, or at least not weaker, than they found it.
He noted, “By that measure, Mr. Trudeau’s tenure has been a failure.”
Honourable senators, allow me to walk you through some of the many ways our national unity has unravelled during and under Trudeau’s watch.
The COVID-19 pandemic was, indeed, a challenging time for leaders around the world. Their citizens were dealing with the loss - or fear of loss - of loved ones, the economic uncertainty as a result of lockdowns, the mental health impact of isolation, the inability to mourn the loss of family members together, and the list goes on. When the vaccines eventually came, so did the onslaught of fear. Many were left wondering: How effective are these vaccines in preventing transmission? What are the risks? Is it safe and advisable for children to be vaccinated? There was a wide range of medical opinions on this.

[@JimMacintosh]

Thank you senator Plett. I’m shocked at the state of Canada. We must reject authoritarian socialism at all costs! Our futures depend on it.

[@Eric_from_the_North]

We have your back Senator Plett, we wish we had more like you in the Senate

[@JN3-16]

Thank you Senator Plett, for your service to Canada and Canadians. Your words and sentiments echo with the majority of Canadians.

[@Justaguyfromcalabogie]

Senator Plett, i believe you speak on my behalf 100%. You speak common sense, where the current government speaks without facts, common sense, or even basic critical thinking skills. Thank you for all you do!

[@trichomeful]

Thank you Sir !!!!! You are truly a canadian gem.!! We love you !!

[@rachaelvandermolen8936]

I so appreciate you speaking for me and my family senator Plett. Thank you so very very very much.

[@MrAgRiv]

This is an outstanding articulation of how many of us feel as a result of the past 9 years. Thank you, Senator.

[@CarmelaWain]

Yes!

[@athinker4024]

I agree 100%

[@michelbrown1060]

Let's us remember that all laws passed by the chamber was accepted by SENATORS. . .

[@athinker4024]

@@michelbrown1060 Who has the Senate majority?Liberals or Cons?

[@michelbrown1060]

@@athinker4024 I beleive that Senarors should be serving the people, protecting us against the government. . abuses. .

[@jackmo5879]

Plett speaks the truth and is a true Canadian.

[@florapetrescu9358]

Thank you Senator Plett!!! Liberal/NPD must go!!! PP for PM!!!

[@willielamotte]

Actually all federal government has gone rogue.

[@001rice]

I won't be happy until Justin and his partners in crime arrested, they have an awful lot of blood on their hands!!

[@Babbarkhalsa84]

I guess we won’t be happy till we die sadly they will never pay jt is to insulated nothing prolly ties back to him directly.

[@maryparker67]

Senator Plett is the Rex Murphy of the senate...love it !!! Keep speaking up for Canadians and telling what an azz Trudeau and his minions are !

[@Coolpoolers]

🎯🎯🎯🎯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@brianbrooks8692]

Well said! Rex has a great name sake!

[@jonnyrush1]

Both from Newfoundland common sense integrity honesty honour and respect 👏👏👏❤️🇨🇦👏👏

[@mrg8255]

Senator I can’t thank you enough for reminding us how far Canada has sunk.

[@P.A.Mckeach]

thanks senator DON PLETT FOR SPEAKING up FOR CANADIANS U GOT IT RIGHT

[@darrinsteven7002]

Remember on FEBRUARY 14, 2022 JUSTIN TRUDEAU ENVOKED MARSHALL LAW ON EVERY CANADIAN!

[@CarmelaWain]

Yes! Unbelievable in Canada 🇨🇦

[@gq-cw6xi]

Martial law, not marshall law

[@biankak4994]

To show, on Valentine's Day , how much he loves Canada and Canadians! 😢

[@yvettedagenais4805]

Once i started watching the live streams ,well i never cried so much when I watched the so called law enforcement ,abusing there power on law biding citizens CANADIANS WANTING TO TALK TO TRUDUMP .and the people who supported their cause ,it made me sick thats when I opened my eyes

[@marieaupecle8929]

And violated the Nuremberg Code.

[@marieperrin7333]

So proud of you senator Plett for speaking the truth with no fear. Many people are in support of your honest opinions.

[@lokin4truth]

He is the voice wisdom and experience! A true respected senior.

[@user-ss6cv3ti4r]

Senator Don Plett wish you had a chance to lead Canada as PM It's going to be a sad day when you retire, who is replacing you? They have big shoes to fill & my bet they wont be as good

[@kimcourt5652]

Thank you senator plett❤❤

[@anniejung7607]

Well said. Thank you Senator Plett, we will sure miss you. Thank you for standing up for Canada 🇨🇦

[@LindaRuiter-c4v]

Thank you mr Plett for sticking up for us canadians

[@Powerstroke98]

A huge thanks to senator Plett! The facts are given, and we all realize we need change in the worst of ways, to rid ourselves of the corruption, scandals, ethic's violations and lying. Our debt and deficit are out of control, as our elected/unelected politicians!

[@jeffvernon9469]

Thank you Senator Plett! Thank you for giving us a voice, and speaking on the disgusting behavior of this spoiled little trust fund brat! Crimes against a defenseless nation will never be forgotten.

[@kenhervey9284]

Thank You Senator Plett for Speaking the facts

[@daniellademare7297]

Thank you for putting this terrible time in history on record in an accurate way. May this speech be shared with future generations so we never forget.

[@CarmelaWain]

Agreed !

[@-Ordinary-Average-Guy]

The Laurentian Elites will name public buildings after Trudeau, just like they did his father. This country seems to reward failed Prime Ministers.

[@UrsulaScheur]

Thank you Senator Plett for bringing out the truth and I totally 100% agree. Thank you for being so honest.

[@glennhall8795]

Truedue needs jail time

[@CarmelaWain]

Agreed!

[@stewbokka4123]

Thanks to senator Plett for standing up for us .. 💯

[@dwaynedavidson704]

Thank you honorable Donald Plett for speaking the Truth as i know it being a Truck Driver. I protested my government and lost my job and my newly started business thanks to Liberal Doctrine

[@glenhoddinott3799]

If only the world had more politicians like this man.

[@kimberleesimmering6228]

He used to be the norm before the bizarro world of the Lib/NDP regime

[@CarmelaWain]

Thank you Mr Plett for this fantastic speech. Spot On !!! Thank you for not letting us all forget the harm this one person has done to this beautiful Country 💕 Because of people like you... I feel pretty confident that Canada WILL SURVIVE this tyrannical regime. God bless us all ❤ Love you Canada 🇨🇦

[@Coolpoolers]

👏🏻👏🏻🎯🎯🎯👏🏻👏🏻

[@susyq9350]

Perfect Comment... for a Perfect Speach. Cheers🥂

[@aaryn84]

Keep up the great work Hon. Plett. Canada needs your voice.

[@jinaoneill328]

unfortunatly he is being forced to retire due to his age

[@aaryn84]

@@jinaoneill328 that’s a true shame

[@jinaoneill328]

@@aaryn84 he is going out as loud as he can he has nothing to lose

[@aaryn84]

@@jinaoneill328 and Canada has everything to gain. Should she listen.

[@Dovelly2024-yq4yy]

I busted laughing when he stated that just because he is forced into retirement, he still plans on attending sessions sitting in bleachers. That’s what true leadership and honourable respect for his constituents, ethics, integrity, morals and values for his true character and love of country

[@shawntwamley9929]

Thank you sent Plett for speaking up

[@lydiavonderahe-guldbech5950]

GREAT SPEACH SIR, THANK YOU

[@Caesarville]

Mr Plett THANK YOU ❤

[@melaniefucile1391]

Great speech Senator Plett much respect

[@wendym.7814]

Thank-you Sen. Plett! ❤

[@cherylroy977]

What a wonderful speech Senator Plett. Every word you are saying is so true and so sad. Our country may never return back to its oncei prestige, untarnished reputation, and that in itself will have consequences that will last forever. Our children, our grandchildren, and future generations will have to pay for this irresponsible, egotistic and corrupt Prime Minister and his self serving MP’s, yet this Prime Minister will walk away offering no apology, no recognition of the damage he has incurred. He’ll simply wipe away the dust off his shiny unmarked shoes and continue living his affluent lifestyle with his corrupt friends. Trudeau needs to be held accountable for his unlawful ethical violations and acts of perjury . Canadians will not rest until Trudeau is legally charged with his crimes. ❤

[@lornaimber4885]

Thank you Senator Plett you are an honorable man.

[@SpiritWarriorLisa]

🎯 100%

[@pattiliba8188]

Agree 💯, HE needs to be held accountable.For our grandchildren and great grandchildren, So they know WE did cared,and HE DIDN'T!!

[@lorrainepec7577]

Amen!

[@user-dw2dr6zf3n]

And jailed for life!

[@mysticalsoulqc]

This man is a national hero nothing less!

[@Ari_Ironspear]

Please charge Justin Trudeau with treason

[@faithopeloveful]

Thank you for stating the obvious! We appreciate you for not backing down or accepting what this government has done to Canada!

[@LindaRuiter-c4v]

Great speech senator plett will be watching you're next episode

[@nancyjohnson5483]

Legacy of Failure-yup. Vote Pierre.

[@jackiewhite4905]

Thank you Sen Plett, Canadians need to see and hear the truth as to what the leader is really doing!

[@susancain8505]

The devastation left by this PM and NDP government will be the Conservatives biggest challenge. It will not be resolved in 4 years but the biggest challenge will be when they find out just how bad our siruation truly is and the amount of work it will take to bring it around. I dont believe we truly understand just how bad a mess awaits us.

[@lcl3549]

Pft! The conservatives are all aboard with this mass immigration, they will do no better!

[@Raven-lc5zd]

💯

[@gaylesmith1752]

Right ! and that rabble will fight against the correction the whole way.

[@E7w3b]

Thank you Senator Plett

[@XonGrid]

He is an epic individual and Canada is proud to have him!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@RIK-uh8ru]

A man who is a true Canadian. Thank you Donald Neil Plett. Its a relief to hear the truth.

[@lesliejsmith9987]

You will be greatly missed when you retire, Senator Plett. Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@readmatthew1028]

Why is Justin still PM? The only answer I can come up with is that we don’t live in a democratic nation anymore. In a democracy, a leader who is no longer wanted, resigns. This man is a child, a narcissist with zero integrity. We need new legislation to allow for the citizens to oust a government that does not serve the national interests.

[@CarmelaWain]

Yes!!! This is total BS that we may have to put up with this little clown prince with all his tyranny for ANOTHER YEAR AND A HALF!!!! Seriously?!?! If this is what can happen in a "democracy" ...then I want a new way of managing a Country. This Country.

[@RIK-uh8ru]

Yes Matthew U are 100% right.

[@margyeoman3564]

I certainly want this idea of ousting brought forward. Changes are needed.

[@joycep5237]

justin needs to be charged for treason. He ruined a beautiful Canada. We are now an embarrassment

[@rosieleb32]

They put in recall legislation into Alberta but they were not yet serious about the issue. It is near impossible to achieve the huge number of signatures they require. I think the signatures should beat the number of votes the MP received by one or more signatures.

[@KathleenRiley-xv5qs]

It's a sorry situation we find ourselves in. Thankyou Mr. Plett for your work over the years and for making it clear what we are facing.

[@ludmilamanweiler5986]

Thanks for the truth. Bravo 👏 😊

[@dawnc1114]

Bravo bravo sir well done and many thanks bless you

[@aliceavonlea1293]

Senator Plett, Sir you bring all the misery caused by Justin Trudeau perfectly to the point - he has to go, better today than toorrow. Thank you, Sir.

[@BozenaChojnowska-t8m]

Thank you senator for representing the majority of Canadians

[@danielbicknell1483]

Donald Plett is a man of truth and honor. I thank you personally Mr Plett for standing tirelessly for us Canadians who are virtually helpless after our vote is cast.

[@KKnits]

Thank you for verbalizing what the majority think. I’m looking forward to part 3! I will be very sorry when you retire, but so happy that you can retire. You, sir leave a much more beautiful legacy than our pill of a pm. You we can celebrate and thank for all your caring, commitment for good for Canadians. I thank you for your ethical, thoughtful efforts in our senate. One of the few who has morals and genuine love for Canada rather than self. I will wish you a happy retirement when you take it, wish it will be a new less divisive government that will let you find peace. Thank you for all your years of service!

[@chadf9536]

A man who spoke total truth and those who can’t see the truth are truly blind thank you Senator Plett

[@blondelynne9717]

Great speech! ❤️

[@Bardic_Entropy-pu3rv]

We live in a time where we are all are in the stadium watching the games to distract us from the crumbling of our society.

[@marcjolin8335]

Yes like the Romans in the colliseum

[@lydiavonderahe-guldbech5950]

SEPARATION FOR ALBERTA IS THE BEST WAY.

[@suzanneeckstein13]

Get him senator Plett

[@richardcreurer2935]

I have listened to Senator Plett speaking in the Senate several times and just cannot adequately express my admiration and respect for this man.

[@debra8532]

Thank you Senator Plett. So many of us have watched in sadness,mixed with bewilderment at the falling of our great Country. Canada now, compared to the Canada of 2015 is unrecognizable. Unfortunately we're now being held hostage by the NDP/Liberal partnership, but we're counting down the days until we can get Canada back from those 2 parties. Those 2 parties who don't have the morals to stand down in a country where they know they're not wanted.

[@irish4817]

Thank you for your service , and thank you for your steadfast fight against the liberal scorage that canadians face at this time ! It won't be long now before he is a memory! Happy retirement kind sir and thank you once again for your unrelenting truth ! True canadian patriot !

[@shelleyfortier3094]

Canadian’s want him jailed along with freakland now🙏🙏 please save 🇨🇦

[@lcl3549]

They need to be sent back!

[@prairiegirl1966]

Sunny ways. Many of us saw that crocodile smile and felt worried about his impending lack of leadership and qualifications.

[@midianso]

So true. I was actually scared the day he won the election. I went to my boss and told him: for the first time, I am scared to live here. I came from an East European country in 2004. Canada was a great place where your sacrifices and hard work were appreciated and eventually rewarded. I was so scared the day JT won, that I even told my manager about it... I am so sorry I was right. I still have a lot of hope.

[@BrendaPierson-xv3cu]

Right on We need more outstanding common sense people like him in Parliament

[@charlenelohnes4698]

Senator you are awesome 💯 you work so hard for us Canadians. We want trudeau outoutout they lie so much that they don't know the difference anyway.

[@absm58]

More people should listen to this ......

[@lokin4truth]

Every Canadian should...it should be shown in every classroom in Canada.

[@jinaoneill328]

thank you for giving us a voice

[@jandl5522]

Mr. Plett. Your words are true. A lot of bad choices from this government. And yet 10 provinces cant get him out.

[@warlocksuperman8632]

I would for sure go vote if this senator would run for prime minister...😊

[@JoelleBeaulieu]

Please vote Conservative anyway……we need your vote.

[@bonniehughes9549]

Thank you Mr.Plett for speaking for me. Justin is exactly like his dad with much more arrogance. You Mr. Plett is more honorable than justin

[@midianso]

Thank you, sir. We do not actually have voice, but once in a few years... Thank you, Senator Plett!

[@susandovich2449]

You Making Us Proud to be Canadians is a taskly effort in these days that are slipping by us with every day a new scandal scammer's and monies missing its a crying shame that we as taxpayers are not getting any kind of welcome treatment for all the hard work that we do to make this country better safer and proud of.... We need this changed sooner the better Thank you Senator for reaching out for us all A Once Proud Canadian Not No More 😥🇨🇦😥

[@tanyawarner203]

Thank you, Good Sir🍁🙏🍁 Truth to Power 🇨🇦🍁🙏🍁🇨🇦

[@Coolpoolers]

Thank you Senator Plett for giving a voice for many of us whose lives were irreparably damaged in so many ways by Turdeau’s “vaccine” mandate. For years we have struggled with navigating a world we never imagined we would face, many of us banished by friends, family and colleagues to this day for just wanting information to make a health decision. Please continue to speak out against this tyrannical and criminal government. Thank you so very much.

[@mommabear4232]

I'm still not vaxed with that political scare and over reach, when i am told to absolutely do so by anyone, i always refuse, my GRANDFATHER AND HIS FATHER BEFORE, ALL FOUGHT FOR MY LIFE and THEIR FUTURE SO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I WILL NEVEER COMPLY!!!!!!

[@CarmelaWain]

Agreed !

[@seahorse2]

Harper left office with a surplus, and Justin is leaving with more debt than all other PM's in history.

[@joycep5237]

If only Sen Plett could be Canada's PM

[@user-vv3dh7wo5k]

Thank you ❤

[@dartalienguard]

Do Canadians a favour and jail trudoh and his corrupt government!

[@sergec.2014]

At this point...the question that begs to be asked is... Why is there no political formula that when a Prime Minister is so hated, (70% of Canadians) that he should be either removed or it triggers an automatic election? That would call democracy for the people.

[@freedom-fighter]

Senator Plett is a great Canadian! Listen up Canada

[@mikeyvee128]

I once thanked you, as a comment on an other video, for simply doing your job. I'd now like to thank you for going above and beyond. Your voice is needed Sir. And I for one am glad to have heard it.

[@CarmelaWain]

Well said yourself!

[@suzannealgar8961]

Senator Plett Please continue to speak out - you are being Heard more and more. Thank you.

[@billscott2457]

"Legacy of Failure". -- Priceless Funny cuz it's true.

[@Joyce-jr1zc]

Thank you senator PLETT , I’m brought to tears from the chilling words of truth. We will never feel safe with this evil in power.

[@catherinelachapelle7222]

This man speaks facts while leaving emotions at the door, and with such eloquence and class. Thank you❤

[@Michelle-xh3ir]

Thank you so much mr. Plett

[@therocketshop]

JT is untouchable Don. There is no agency, institution or power other than God that has or will bring down Trudeau for his crimes. However thankyou for this speech and for fighting for ordinary Canadians.

[@NonNone-qm4zi]

... a stroke, a heart attack, a skiing accident, a plane crash....

[@alweedo8377]

@@NonNone-qm4zi Oh you and your sweet talk.

[@-Ordinary-Average-Guy]

Trudeau should have been stopped back in 2019 or 2021 by the NDP. But Jagmeet betrayed Canadians for his own selfish reasons. We'd have had 5 years of recovery under our belts right now.

[@Raven-lc5zd]

​@@-Ordinary-Average-Guy💯

[@rosieleb32]

It just shows what two very spoiled and privileged jet setter types can really accomplish when their genuine greed and contempt for humanity in general takes flight. Canadians must NEVER allow for the rise of such purely self serving evil to take hold of us again. The profound changes their rampant selfishness has caused cannot happen twice.

[@bcforester4603]

You are welcome at my dinner table any time Mr. Plett. Thank you for all you do!

[@sherryturcotte9360]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for all you do you do an amazing job and your an amazing speaker

[@Fit.Healthy.CanadianMom]

Every Canadian needs to hear your speech here. Thank you so much

[@michaelkuntz1923]

A brilliant and accurate speech. Well done, Senator Plett.

[@rosygucci7256]

You, sir are a nationla gem!! Please continue to defend our country, we need voices like yours !!God bless you and your family !!

[@gaetanlefebvre7800]

Thank you, Senetor Plett A proud Canadian ! From my family we love you

[@lorrainejohnson7910]

Dear Senator Plett, I was born in Alberta, I was raised in the 70s and 80s from BC to Saskatchewan, but mostly in Alberta. I now reside in the NCR in Ontario. I remember the sense of 'us versus them' when I was young. I remember that passing as I was growing up and into adulthood. Now, as a woman living in Ontario, from the West, I FEEL the fracture, I SEE the hatred towards people of the West (even from my husbands family directed to me directly as I am from the west), with comments such as selfishness and greed - when the reality is what is desired is equality. I see these sentiments encouraged by Trudeau. Right now, as a woman who was norn in Canada and has lived in many communities across Canada, all I want is to find a way to leave Canada. To try to find a place where people are accepted and welcomed regardless of their believes, color, religions, or where within a Country they live. I'm to the point where I am willing to leave my adult children so I can find peace somewhere, and it breaks my heart. I truly hope Trudeau will be gone from the office of Prime Minister sooner rather than later. I hope that the damage that has been done can be reversed. I hope that Trudeau is held LEGALLY responsible for what he has done, I hope investigations can be instigated and completed.

[@catherinelachapelle7222]

I only wish Trudeau and his tag alongs are hearing this

[@jilllowe7536]

Theres has to be a way to get Trudeau out now and the rest of the liberals..

[@rosieleb32]

I would say the Conservatives are trying to find it. Pierre needs to put a small desk in the PM office and a phone so he can start the transition.

[@Laurie-ef5wb]

You are my Hero. Please help us get our Canada back!!!!