Ontario could cut off energy to US if Trump imposes tariffs, Ford says

[@-Plan-B-]

Doug is 100% correct .. each country is responsible for monitoring and controlling entry into that country, why would Canada take responsibility for who enters into the US ?? We could and should tighten our standards of entry into Canada, but controlling who leaves is just silly !!!

[@airborne63]

No, controlling who LEAVES tells us if those on Visitors or Student Visas....ACTUALLY LEAVE when their Visas EXPIRE, or if they're staying ILLEGALLY, and we need to put them onto the CPIC computer with a Warrant of Arrest.

[@garymcmillan8084]

The USA would devastate the Canadian economy with little affect of our own . This guy better wake up and wake up fast

[@BaronSupremacy]

@@airborne63 You know this is a massively overstated problem/issue right? It's actually nothing like what's being blown up by Drumpf and the right wing talking heads.

[@haykk5375]

@@garymcmillan8084 How? By not buying energy from Canada? You know there are other buyers globally, right? Canada buys more products from the US otherwise.

[@robgranberg7854]

​@@BaronSupremacyhow can you know?

[@raynwolfsbane2084]

I can't believe I'm actually proud of Doug

[@haydenphalen153]

Lmao sounds solid idea to me to bud 😂

[@TenChairman]

Ya Jobless Is High in Canada with falling dollar! Means Canadian buying power is gone to the dogs.

[@josephp9141]

enjoy it while you can because it wouldnt last long

[@ShirleeKnott]

ditto

[@lenbeedle]

Don't be. He's only reacting to the interests at hand. That being said, I welcome him to aid in any move which is beneficial to Canadians.

[@2despondent]

Time for Canada to start trading with the UK and EU more.

[@martiawesome]

Its not gonna be the same,the US is basically connected to canada..trading with europe takes time and resources since its an ocean away

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

PP says that it's a really nice idea, but it's unrealistic as even the EU trades a lot in the US economy too, the US is the biggest consumer market

[@kellypearson2770]

it cost a lot of money to get goods to Canada from across the pond , and i am pretty sure you and i will end up paying FOR THAT ????

[@Joesmith-dt9sy]

The UK walked away from a trade deal with canada earlier this year, canada has a soviet style dairy system, no other countries are so outdated.

[@rodphillips1725]

Have to be able sell oil and natural gas to Europe. So what are you going to do if Quebec says NO like usual???

[@prashanthsubburam1605]

Canadian economy is too tied to US we need to diversify increase business with EU Asia Africa South America u know what every possible market out there.

[@philippebergeron5821]

Our tied economy makes our strength, that's why it's so stupid to start a trade war between our two countries, it just hurts both side, our enemies will benifit from this.

[@bakkerem1967]

From Holland I say unto thee : You're welcome !

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

@@philippebergeron5821 Trump is starting this trade war. Not Canada. We'll end it though.

[@vidapolitica8366]

@@philippebergeron5821but the world has changed. Canada can be independent from the US and that will payoff in long term.

[@SciFi2285]

Theoretically you are right. But Canada’s reputation leaves much to be desired at the moment. For a prime minister who talks a lot about international diplomacy Trudeau has been rather undiplomatic. Canada currently has poor to abysmal relations with pretty much every major economic power outside the US dominated G7: India, China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Turkey. He even burnt our bridge with Mexico last week in a failed attempt at appeasement.

[@gordon7306]

You do that Doug you'll just piss them off and they will just take it from you your nothing to Nato anymore

[@marcroy2705]

Please do this! Cut off oil and softwood lumber while you're at it.

[@ShirleeKnott]

and pulp too poopy thing to do to the working man but it's got to be done. we have to stand up to the felon bully. will cost us a lot more in long run if we don't.

[@Grenvilleter]

Direct your energy into finding new markets for our industry, raise the price of all our ESSENTIAL american infrastructure needs (natural resources) and watch the USA tear itself apart when the populace finds out everything they are going to make, build or drive is going to cost them 35% more.

[@SkyForgeVideos]

And do what with it?

[@ALOISC1]

​@@Grenvilleter The Liberals had how many years to find "new markets for our industry"? That's all wishful fantasy thinking. If the whole world joined together in a trade war against the US, then US could be defeated. But the world won't unite and Canada won't join BRICS.

[@ShirleeKnott]

@@SkyForgeVideos sell it to other countries

[@googlejay634]

This guy is a true Canadian.

[@BrandonRaffy-2.0]

I'm more concerned with the ongoing migrant invasion of Ontario. 🤷‍♂️

[@billwhitis9997]

It's only happening in your mind.

[@Pacific2007]

really ? you mean the migrants who cross the ocean on boats to get to Canada lol ? or the ones who get dropped off in Ontario by UFO's ?

[@arandomguy8352]

please provide me with a detailed list of sources for your information, with evidence to back up your claims. the majority of migrations are down at the OTHER border.

[@lawrencejeffrey9245]

The flow of hand guns into our cities is also a concern.

[@Cn147-gp5]

😳😳

[@mattd1142]

Good!!! Canada first. Canada strong 💪🏻 🇨🇦

[@pw1513]

Say bye bye to the Canadian economy

[@murraymclean5052]

600 billion in trade if you think that wont hurt the usa you are a fool

[@BestCoastLife]

Say hello to national pride!! 💪🇨🇦❤

[@pw1513]

@@murraymclean5052Canada needs the US whereas US doesn’t need Canada at all

[@beachpicnicjoy]

Bye bye 👋

[@Ariverfish]

​@@murraymclean5052600 billion dollars in trade that Canada is not profitting from, lol. There are two sides in every transaction bud.

[@NBuss-x1u]

😊 Canada can apply for membership in Brics. Their currency is backed by precious metals, not oil and they also have a larger trading base than we would lose into the United States. Perhaps Mexico would do the same thing.

[@murraymclean5052]

Mexico is already considering it china is building infrastructure and factories in mexico and has offered to build 4 oil refineries in canada...brics know that a usa left without trading partners will fall

[@alcoholic1638]

Didn't the world already try a currency backed by a precious metal and it lead to a deflationary spiral? Let's maybe not do that for a second time, unless you want to know what it was like to live during the great depression?

[@ZenCorvus]

Lol trudeaus effectively restricted our resources to the ground. You don't know reality. Your current government isn't capable

[@arthas7]

Sure, Canada has great relations with the 5 key countries of BRICS, lol

[@LunaticThinker]

We may as well. The country we thought was our best friend just stabbed us in the back.

[@내꺼-g7k]

Canadian dollar will go so low even with 25% tariffs, US will still buy your goods much cheaper.

[@LunaticThinker]

In what world does putting tariffs on goods make them cheaper? In Trump world maybe, but what about reality?

[@내꺼-g7k]

@ you don’t get the context? Comfortable exchange rate of USD to CAD is $0.75. Today, BoC’s 50bps rate cut, it hit $0.705. They are already buying our goods much cheaper now. 25% tariffs could stop US to buy our goods and soon or later, desperate Canadian companies will dump the goods for pennies just to survive. Plus you do know Canada don’t have refineries so we have to send our petroleum to US and reimport it back. That means when 25% tariffs are implemented, we also are impacted on that 25% tariffs and gas will be so much higher because of low CAD+25% tariffs. In reality we will be the ones who will suffer not US.

[@prashanthsubburam1605]

@@내꺼-g7ktrue that’s like a half trillion dollar trade which means US company and consumer will pay the price too it’s not very easy like u put it. With Trump going after a lot of country North south east west it will make it worse. U know what this pain is good for Canada to learn a lesson a diversify more again Canada is a highly resource based economy so commodity price is whole different ball game buddy above all there is stock market investor connection to US I don’t think investors and billionaires and common folk will take it lightly when their investment retirement fund get affected plus companies can’t simply jump and find new sellers just like that especially when it has to be imported from afar. It’s a burn burn situation

[@Nandodi9461]

50% then for not securing your border then.

[@Just_another_Euro_dude]

USA won't buy ANYTHING if Canada puts a STOP on it. 😂😂😂😂 You don't seem to understand that part. Oh and plenty of buyers for the Canadian natural resources, around the whole world.

[@ecco4000]

Noth Ontario and Quebec needs to cut the electricity they send to the USA. Also cut fresh water, oil, natural gas and uranium.

[@ALOISC1]

The US pays for Canadian energy. How is Ontario going to make up for the lost revenue? Cut social services? Health care? Public transit?

[@DefianceOrDeath]

Yes, please do. Prove to the United States that we're a fickle country that cannot be relied upon. Show the world that when we're asked to do the bare minimum to protect our borders, we act like children. People like you got Trump elected, by the way. You're also going to help his popularity throughout his Presidency. Because people like you are going to show the US that they really do need to be self sufficient and should not rely on Canada or any other country. And we'll suffer for it, in a very big way. Canada will lose out on a lot. We're already suffering economically-- and this will make it significantly worse. We rely on them infinitely more than they rely on us.

[@ecco4000]

This would not be a permanent solution. Shut off for a few days. Then start back up. This shows the US people how much they need us as a partner. Trump is a raging lunatic and the US people ne3d a wake up call. ​@ALOISC1

[@Joesmith-dt9sy]

Fresh water is not traded.

[@DefianceOrDeath]

@@Joesmith-dt9sy Yeah, it's also part of old treaties that can't just be broken-- but these people don't know much of anything so it doesn't surprise me they don't know what they're talking about when making comments on KZbin...

[@whitecapmadness7181]

Well you see were too stupid to fix any of the problems Trump outlined. So, like Trudeau, I need to dig a deeper hole....... 🤡

[@orobleh77]

It is time for Canadian leaders to unite and take a stand against Trump tariffs. I am sad that some ultra right wing conservatives in Alberta are supporting Trump on this patriotic issues.

[@Cn147-gp5]

If only Mini Harper could contain his mouth eh😂😂

[@Joseph-n4c5l]

If Canada wants to play in NATO then it should pays its dues and fix our pathetic border. This has little to do with trade, but our "leaders" are too stupid and incompetent to understand that.

[@firstandforemost87]

Where was all this patriotism when Trudeau called us post national? Almost like it is more about Orange Man than it is Canadian patriotism.

[@Butterflies-are-free]

Albertan gov is acting treasonously

[@Hithereitsme32]

Lol 😂 🤦‍♂️ you can’t help some people

[@jkb462]

Trump already said he wanted energy independence…well…..Here ya go

[@murraymclean5052]

Your refineries are not built to process american crude...hence the reason its exported

[@jeta1-fsii63]

@@murraymclean5052 While yes U.S refineries buys most crude oils from Canada, keep in mind U.S are the customers... They always have the option to buy from someone else. In the short term U.S may suffer, but in the long run it is Canadian Oil and Gas industries that will suffer the most.

[@DefianceOrDeath]

Yep, asking us to stop letting Fentanyl flow across the border is so evil! If Ford does this, by the way, it will prove Trumps point and bring him more support. You people are so dim, it's actually impressive at this point. Years and years of this, and you still can't wrap your head around it. What Trump is asking us to do is extremely reasonable, and him asking us to do that has our politicians talking about breaking hundred year treaties, proving that we cannot be relied upon. And don't dismiss what we're importing into their country. There's a reason you're hearing about "super labs" in BC and other provinces. Our loose immigration system pours into the US-- and sure, that goes both ways, which is why we need to do a better job with our border, to stop illegal activity entering our country, and leaving it. Him asking us to do that is reasonable. Very reasonable. The fact that he needs to issue threats in order to get us to do it is shameful. The fact that we have the greatest protection on the planet, and in human history, along our border, and we can't even put our 2% into NATO is shameful. Thank you for continuing to be ignorant. It helped Trump get re-elected. You're very much blind to it, but yeah. Normal people aren't drinking your kool-aid anymore.

[@Josh-jr4hi]

We have plenty in the Permian basin ! You act like if we were Germany !

[@DefianceOrDeath]

@@jeta1-fsii63 There are plenty of areas in the US where they can drill for oil, but Biden and other Democrats have tried to shut that down to save the planet lol. Ford mentioning the power thing plays right into Trumps hands. It blows me away that these people can't wrap their heads around it. Looks like my comments are being deleted though lol.

[@joecosta5189]

and all politicians of all parties must work together against Trump 🇨🇦

[@usernameofutube]

How about US fix their guns

[@oliverjames9234]

Exactly there are guns and drugs coming into Canada from the US too.

[@Unknown-us3ii]

They have, that's why they have a second amendment ;v

[@Nandodi9461]

Lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@Rick_Foley]

...on who?

[@marcreynolds4473]

keep your communism in canada....we are good without you.

[@rachelehosten1323]

Ford is just counterpunching Trump’s punch. He should. He should help Trudeau and the provinces. It’s his job.

[@jeepstuff4004]

Or Trudeau could just secure the border

[@squirrellvr79]

Exactly! But you know JT has no interest in doing that.

[@murraymclean5052]

Its not about the border its about nafia coming up for renewal

[@garyw4211]

Don't hold your breath... 🤦

[@Tyrese-e5o]

It never had anything to do with the border dude

[@therealhabsfan]

Our border is secure. In 2022, agents seized 27,260 kilograms of illicit drugs; last year, just 5,260. Of that, only 19.5 kilograms was fentanyl. On the southwest border, by comparison, U.S. border agents seized nearly 10 tonnes of fentanyl last year - a haul nearly 500 times greater.

[@michaelman9358]

Good!!! God damn it Douggie with a back bone, make us proud!!! Dougggggie for PM !!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ketowski]

Don’t think so. That would likely be a disaster. His long term vision seems somewhat limited.

[@danlefebvre7563]

WHY NOT FIX THE BORDERS

[@murraymclean5052]

Cause its not about the border...naftia is up for renewal...its trump trying to strong arm a deal

[@cjt9264]

How you suppose to fix someone’s border?

[@MoreThanYouTimesTwo]

Why not turn off caps lock??

[@canadianbakin1304]

steven harper took funding from the border when he was PM ask him why, our gun and drug problem has never been worse and i dont think we create the gun problem out of thin air

[@ThatGuy-bz2in]

because Canada doesn't control the US border. The US does.

[@lorettahendrix6790]

What the F is wrong with USA? Trump. ? Canada?? So sick of this ignorant political world

[@Mark-rc9cs]

Go Trump

[@Unknown-us3ii]

A lot of things are wrong with the US currently, that's why Trump was elected so he could fix some of these problems.

[@jacobmyers7143]

Canada needs to stop Chinese drugs from flooding into the states from Canada. That is the secure the boarders with Canada. Also Canada also has its own tariffs on specific American products and produce. Yes I know Canada wants to protect it's industry but if you want free trade then it needs to be equal.

[@jamesk7963]

Right. Trump says Canada has been ripping off the U.S. for years. He says the U.S. is funding Canada. We don’t need Canada. They need the U.S. Bring on the Trade War!

[@BaronSupremacy]

Trump has ginned up a whole slew of people who have been fooled into thinking there's some kind of border crisis when really it's an issue hammered by politicians long past and in other countries to foster nationalism, isolationism, and right wing policies. They play on the fools out there who just eat up the fear based narratives and parrot them back. It's very effective, and how he's built a following... because it's simple. It's easy. It has no nuance. It's about fearing "the other", and fearing imminent danger (that never really comes in the form they say it will) to take more control in the name of safety, security, and dominance over not freedom for. If anyone here studied political science, they'd see right through it too.

[@stop_lying_to_me]

During Donald Trump's presidency, U.S. energy prices increased 10.1%. The profits of U.S. energy corporations increased 40%.

[@shades_of_cool7178]

Funny my energy was half under him compared to Obama. You must live in a blue state.

[@shengcheng7562]

We don’t have energy in the U.S.?

[@davidwaldron2944]

who cares!

[@fredrickoliver6821]

Ontario doesn’t send much energy south. Ford knows this, so he isn't afraid of flapping his gums. Quebec could strangle the USA as they export an enormous amount of energy to the south.

[@sidecar7714]

We’re not cutting off energy to America, get real.

[@Swolteam]

Buckle in kid

[@ZenCorvus]

Political suicide

[@robertjulianagnel2932]

@@ZenCorvus lots of other countries will buy our resources, don't cut them off just say hey we have other places that want our products so due to supply and demand our resources will now cost 25% more than before we went shopping for new customers, electricity has long term contracts with New England so legally we have to honour these, but nothing else we sell has long term contracts.

[@newjerseylion4804]

40% of oil import of the us is from Canada

[@Guy-kn6jt]

@@Swolteamit’s time we use our own resources to develop our own industries increase skilled immigrants not refugees that problem was caused by bad foreign policies and forever wars anyway make value added products from cheap energy!

[@duanedietz5692]

He fights for tariffs against Businesses but affordable rent , gas , Groceries for Canadians is not an issue

[@noknockbluey]

You will do nothing.

[@BlueDove968]

Says you?

[@sebastianblue8688]

Come here and say that.

[@bobneubauer3397]

You are dead nuts wrong on that statement.

[@LunaticThinker]

Say good bye to your electricity.

[@mnufeld8448]

Ford is a Conservative and premier of Canada's largest province

[@leannthomas2103]

😂😅🤣🤣🤣 THE U.S. WILL BE OK THE STUFF THE U.S. CAN CUT TO CANADA WILL SHUT IT DOWN, FORD NEEDS TO RETHINK THINGS ,THE U.S. CAN JUST START UP POWER PLANTS !

[@JessT-vg7ib]

Along with Ontario cutting off energy and lumber to the USA Alberta should cut off all oil to the USA until Trump complies with our demands.

[@theclown2393]

good luck with that

[@-dano]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Good luck with that!

[@qjsharing2408]

notice that these are primary inputs? A properly developed economy would have greater threats. We can fix things now, but should try not to be so weak next time.

[@GoTMLGo1967]

Then trump leashes out his military, then what? 🤷

[@RobertSpibey]

There are lots of issues i disagree with with Doug , but he is right on this one.

[@ZippyCobra]

Do it on day 1, Doug. Americans need a wake up call for the nonsense they just voted in.

[@CanadianlifeOntario]

This doesn’t seem like a good idea

[@ronpeer7975]

It’s not. This is a really dumb idea.

[@MrSone73]

Completely agreed,they playing with fire.

[@warfarenotwarfair5655]

American here that lived in Canada. Yes, it's a very dumb idea to anger MAGA especially if you cut off power and somehow an American died in the winter, you done for. 🤣🤣🇺🇲🦅

[@bakkerem1967]

It's Trumpian diplomacy.

[@smerchly]

The USA holds the 'trump' cards . If Ford thinks he can hurt the US economy Trump will bury Canada . How about starting with shutting down our auto plants and all the other businesses that supply these plants with thousands of products ? and our dollar would be worthless so after the 'war' begins will Ford welcome a few million more refugees to " Sanctuary City" ?

[@dantepetrucelli9652]

Ratings are c9ming because we are saying any country that is aiding in breaking the laws of the USA will be tariffs . Why are you committed to helping people who bring fentanyl into the USA.

[@michaelslader9530]

Other countries dont have to obey US laws. If trump puts a tartiff on canada, canada will just stop sending electricity to thre northetn part of the US.

[@Kari-j1q]

Inform yourself, Dante. More illegal drugs and guns come into Canada from th U.S. than the other way around.

[@BaronSupremacy]

You actually think fentanyl is largely coming from or by way of Canada? LOLOL that's hilarious. Weed maybe, but it's largely legal in many states. Canada is not a fentanyl lab.... talk to China.

[@mashdown3]

"Americans will feel it too". Enough said.

[@CanadianBrewingChannel]

Americans are the arm. We are the mosquito that bites the arm. The American feels the bite and swats the mosquito. The American has an itchy arm. The mosquito is dead.

[@philippebergeron5821]

@@CanadianBrewingChannel Very foolish statement.

[@A_Bunch_of_Savages]

Canada could always just offer to host a Chinese military base.

[@mashdown3]

@@CanadianBrewingChannel Did you know America tried erradicating the mosquio by spraying the whole country with DDT in the '60's. Never effected the mosquito, but cancer rates are still through the roof. Quite the itchy arm.

[@eidoneverchoosen1171]

No we won't we got our resources and American taxpayers don't pay for tarries.

[@mikeracer27]

Just fix the border.

[@murraymclean5052]

Trump is using the border as an excuse ...its about nafia coming up for renewal

[@therealhabsfan]

wrong border to fix. You really think we have a problem at our border? lmao. In 2022, agents seized 27,260 kilograms of illicit drugs; last year, just 5,260. Of that, only 19.5 kilograms was fentanyl. On the southwest border, by comparison, U.S. border agents seized nearly 10 tonnes of fentanyl last year - a haul nearly 500 times greater.

[@cjt9264]

How are you suppose to fix someone’s border ? 😂

[@therealhabsfan]

@@cjt9264 yep people forget that the US border patrol is in charge pf what and who enters their country not Canada or mexico

[@robertjulianagnel2932]

we need to protect our border from American guns, drugs and illegal immigrants coming from the United Mistakes of America. same with drugs it was American big Pharma that got millions of people hooked on Oxycodone a prescription pain medication-an opioid drug, known as Percocet, Oxycocet and Endocet. Not our problem!

[@d.dhamchoe2362]

Canada stands as a beacon of greatness on this planet, blessed with vast lands, abundant natural resources, and an unparalleled spirit of generosity and resilience. This is why we, as Canadians, have no reason to be shaken by Donald Trump's short-sighted tariff hike threats. The deep and enduring bonds between Canadians and Americans-rooted in friendship, shared values, and mutual respect-will withstand any temporary disruptions caused by political decisions. Donald Trump may fail to grasp the profound, untapped potential of Canada’s natural wealth, which holds the power to benefit all of North America, especially as we face the pressing challenges of climate change. His actions, including these tariffs and his unwarranted trolling of our esteemed Prime Minister, reveal a lack of foresight that risks isolating him and his administration from the global community. Canada, however, remains steadfast and forward-looking. We are a nation that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and optimism, qualities that will propel us to greater heights. Let us take pride in our ability to turn challenges into opportunities, demonstrating to the world what it means to lead with integrity, wisdom, and an unshakable belief in the power of unity and progress.

[@davehad-enough2369]

Well put. Canada would be perfect as the USA's next state.

[@Joesmith-dt9sy]

Superiority complex much.

[@Joesmith-dt9sy]

Yell esteemed prime Minister, the most hated politician in Canada's history, very corrupt, a new scandal every day.

[@davidwaldron2944]

lol our country is a complete mess under Trudeau and will take several decades to repair the damage he has purposely caused. By example, rather that admit there is a problem at the boarder and aiming to fixing it, Trudeau decides today to ridicule the United States for not electing a female president. Stating, "woman's right are at stake and I (Trudeau) am a feminist" that will have your back now and always. I mean who has ever in their life heard of such a thing!?!?!?

[@-dano]

You had better take a long,hard look at your "beacon of greatness"! It's become an irrelevant,3rd rate cesspool of a country under your current government.

[@J0s5p8]

If Trudeau wants to lead a Team Canada, he should be publicly dressed down by the Premiers and told on how NOT to undermine Canada's interests with ignorant interference in US politics. Otherwise, the premiers should choose one of their own to represent Canada's interests over Trudeau's interests . A Doug Ford should be at the negotiating table, not Trudeau.

[@jafar115]

He called prime minister Trudeau state Governor...what a shame...no one responding to it...

[@murraymclean5052]

Doent mistake canadians being polite for weakness...

[@jennywillis100]

Fortunately the Prime Minister is above name calling. That is for bullies

[@kendron-zw6rh]

people have been calling Trump a dumb orange orangutan with a bad hair weave for a long time, it doesn't seem, to bother him

[@jordansims9162]

canada is dealing with trump. he can literally put canada into depression.

[@tryingtobefairandobjective3480]

Great on Doug and Quebec too. The only disappointment is Alberta who continues to copulate with the Trump craziness. Figuratively and Literally the one PM with no balls.

[@Gen3HemiBuilder1964]

We took on 20 million plus people we didnt need (in the US)

[@martinsgiroux]

What are you talking about? 20 million in Canada?

[@50CenT123smoke]

@@martinsgiroux10 million in the last 10 years alone. You can’t take a City of Mississauga every year and be completely oblivious as to what’s happening

[@augurseer]

Mississauga ain't 10 mill. Ontario is like 15 total.

[@50CenT123smoke]

@@augurseer wow somebody is really bad at math… 10 mil in last 10 years 10/10 =1 1 million was the population of Mississauga 10 years ago

[@BestCoastLife]

All of Canada is 42 million…so there’s that.

[@Heather.-1991]

Fix the border and the tariffs go away

[@murraymclean5052]

Its not about the border thats just an excuse...nafta is up for renewal thats why trump is threating tarriffs

[@JSRTales]

nit that easy needs significant money for that its the biggest border of the world

[@alcoholic1638]

@@JSRTales There are specific "trouble areas" they could focus on as a start. And maybe getting provincial police to patrol the border despite only the RCMP actually having to authority to make arrests was a recipe for failure from the start.

[@stuvo1977]

Americans will suffer, too.

[@dsstealth2000]

Less money to fix the border than the lost revenue from cutting off the electricity, lumber, precious, etc. it’s a no brainer.

[@stanger7565]

Perhaps these threats will encourage the U.S to build Nuclear power plants, drill more oil and open up more forests for logging. The resources are there, we just import so we don't have to use as much of our own supply . I say we should take Mr. Ford at his word and start planning for this possibility.

[@Topaz2022]

Yesssssssssss. Time to put Trump in his place, back in the swamp.

[@jeepstuff4004]

lol you think Canada can do that? So ignorant

[@kendron-zw6rh]

@@jeepstuff4004Well said, l clapped like a seal at your fantastic comment

[@bentman372]

We don't need your energy. Americans first. Keep your dictator out too

[@pezinski01]

They're not fleeing extreme poverty they're bringing extreme poverty.

[@Pacific2007]

Who ??? Their Southern border ?? They should control it better , they sure do a good job of watching the S.Korea/N.Korea border , I'm sure they can take care of that border too. As of the Northern border , such problem does not exist , just a lame excuse.

[@Egr-et6ar]

@@pezinski01 That’s why there is great inequality in Americas like in Latam where Eu ros disproportionately cntrol majority of the wealth. white South Africans own 72 percent of the nation's individually owned land despite representing less than 10 percent of the total population. Meanwhile, black South Africans own just a mere 15 percent of the land, while the nation's other ethnic groups own the remaining 13 percent. noticin a pattern here…..

[@Ketowski]

While I can see Ford’s point, it’s a reaction, which is likely what Trump wanted. Hopefully Ford’s being strategic, not just focusing on his own re-election.

[@lawnguy905]

Don’t think there will be a need to fight anything apart from liberals.

[@MoreThanYouTimesTwo]

As if either side could fix anything. It's all a big con, follow the red queen...

[@BaronSupremacy]

Drank the kool-aid eh?

[@sid.kavalu]

Way to go Doug. We shouldn't back down to bullies.

[@Paulakat517]

I like this guy now

[@Alan-ii9te]

Cope

[@Ketowski]

@@Alan-ii9te Hopium and copium. Both “sides” do too much of that. The elites, China and Russia all benefit when the populace are divided. We’re the targets now because they want oligarchies like Russia and China have. They don’t care about borders, except as it impacts economic wars. With the most wealthy country in the world, America is holding most of the cards.

[@johnnycroat]

this is the same guy that supported 2yrs of lockdowns in Ontario that destroyed many small businesses and we are in this mess today of high inflation because of this. The people that supported the lockdowns, people who don't work, get gov't support, Health industry, Gov't employees who got paid, regardless if they worked or not and now he is playing tough guy. Our whole Canadian market is equal to one state in the US. If ford angers the US we could have more then a depression here

[@darylthompson9974]

Eastern Canada mentality. Cut them off???????

[@ilovejesusandilovegod8803]

Yes. Let's do Albertan oil next!

[@bigdripbobz1072]

Eastern Canadians only? Ok, are you legit not following along what the federal conservative's are pushing as well. It's the same damn message provincially as in federally right now across all boards.

[@thuydao7052]

How about playing tis-4-tas? Nope, it would be not damaged to US economy as much as tariff Trump plans to apply on Canada. The reason is, in the trade between the two countries right now, US is already getting too much advantage as it's just buying the most important and valuable products from Canada. Most of them are crude and essential in hightech productions. On the contrary to pretend to have some trade with US, we have to cut down our own productions that are plenty and used to be thrive in Canada.

[@miguelmckenzie248]

I've never supported Doug Ford, but this man has earned my respect today.

[@PeterMacvichie]

This is Trudeau’s doing. Get rid of him and things can go back to normal although a border security is valid. I’ve seen a few questionable things travelling on Zero Avenue between Langley BC and Abbotsford.

[@StereoAnthony]

Anyone else feel like this is becoming Lord of the Flies?

[@catherineto]

Doug is “piggy”

[@Faz527]

thats waht trump rule is. and what some gun loving conservatives wish here

[@mydogsbutler]

Wasn't a fan of Doug but he has turned into a great premier. This is just more icing on the cake. Too bad Trump-wannebe Polviere , Trudeau, and the rest of Canada's Premiers seem to be cowards.

[@adamowen6226]

Way to go Dougie.

[@mikefennema5561]

Why don't we charge the Americans a fee on the petrolium we export to pay for our war on illegal firearms coming from the US?

[@lordofchaos9566]

Why don’t we (Canada) just actually do our part for once. Protect the border. U go to war with them and we lose !!!

[@lamontcranston3177]

Grow a spine. Canada has been here before. READ A BOOK.

[@qjsharing2408]

The border is a made up excuse. Not the first time the American rightwing has destabilized a nation to keep it dependent on exporting primary resources.

[@daweller]

I think our terrain would cause problems... Think Afghanistan

[@ra-neter6662]

nothins wrongwith the border . name one issue

[@Hithereitsme32]

@@dawelleralmost our entire population is concentrated in southwestern Ontario cities… we do not want a war 😂. Like tf?? I ain’t fighting lmao

[@justabeartoo1569]

I understand his point but the US is in a very strong position especially economically!! We can hurt them…..absolutely, but they can outlast us for sure. Trudeau has seen to that.

[@vonrock6862]

Are you sure you want to play like this. It hasn’t happened it may never. threats and intimidation won’t help.

[@murraymclean5052]

Canada will repond to trumps threats...

[@benjaminharrisiv650]

You will lose

[@michaelslader9530]

Yes Trump should shut his mouth

[@chrismarshall6647]

We need to sit down and fix the border both ways . This is a problem for both countries. Now more than ever Canada and the USA need to work together as the world spins in turmoil.

[@BaronSupremacy]

What's the border problem for Canada? This fixation on borders is all drummed up to foster a nationalist movement in the U.S., are you blind to that? Wake up.

[@OctaviaTrimble]

@@BaronSupremacy who knows. the borders aren't even open in the first place. but the northern border in general is secure so seeing everyone mention the canadian border is just being kinda stupid. its lines on a map

[@youtube_GROWLR]

I’m not being sarcastic… but why not do that. it would show the second rate dictator to think twice! and what about the guns coming from the us!

[@Cnote456-h5x]

you're dense if you think canadians can get into a trade war with their 'big brother' when big bro has a much larger war chest.

[@alcoholic1638]

@@Cnote456-h5x Trade wars are not simply won by who has the larger "war chest". Otherwise, why did America lose the trade war to China last time Trump was in office? Yes, China's economy is larger than ours, but our proximity to America affords us trade opportunities that no one else can have with. Energy being a huge one.

[@funseeker3204]

Trudeau needs to deal with their addiction to US guns and open up gun rehab clinics.

[@jennywillis100]

Breaks my heart to hear this but I totally understand. Maybe once we lost our electricity, we might rethink of who we have elected for President.

[@Seanenanigans]

I like that Idea. America will be just fine

[@murraymclean5052]

😂😂😂 china just invested 38 billion into mexico wants them to leave nafta and join brics...china is now offering infrastructure to canada too...wants to build 4 oild refineries in canada and buy our oil

[@-dano]

Yes we will. Canada can't say the same.

[@benjaminharrisiv650]

@@-dano you will lose

[@-dano]

@@benjaminharrisiv650 😂😂😂😂😂 yeah, okay.we shall see!

[@amindra963]

This man is comical. There's a 26 year Energy Contract. Breach of Contract will cost Ontario tax payer a trillion US dollar penalty! Just empty bluster! Only a fool would speak like that!

[@ArtFlowersBeeze8815]

First the orange dud says something rude and stupid, then the other one says something equally stupid. Its all posturing.

[@alcoholic1638]

Well, the ball is in Trump's court to make the first move. Guess we'll see.

[@LunaticThinker]

The orange dude is a pro when it comes to stupidity, that's why he got elected.

[@cantrait7311]

@@LunaticThinkerI know too bad USA couldn’t find twinkle toes like our glorious leader

[@primitivehorde537]

Funny how a America great again movement is actually going to lead to its harm

[@apemancommeth8087]

I’m sure Trump will pick on Mexico instead when he sees what could happen as a result of tariffs

[@Cn147-gp5]

Yeah that's wishful thinking. Trump just made all Canadian lives way more expensive in an already incredibly expensive country. The Conservative Trump Parrots are not helping

[@Rick_Foley]

Taking the bait was your first mistake. Now, you only look panicked and are playing his rules. See what he really wants. Learn some diplomacy.

[@justicetrufaux6722]

Cut off the energy that people need instead of cutting off the fentanyl and human trafficking that people don’t need?

[@billbradley2480]

Fent is part of their dee pop plan

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

There's barely any fentanyl and hardly any illegal border crossings going on though. The numbers are very small.

[@colleenshea2293]

Great point

[@justicetrufaux6722]

@ see my second point

[@haykk5375]

@@vgnvideogameninja2930 Exactly - plus their taxpayers should foot the bill to control what goes into their country.

[@penlam]

Amazing how premiere Ford has the chutzpah to stand up to possible US tariffs. But hasn't the cojones to tackle the 407 issue and save Ontario taxpayers billions in waste building a new highway when he can alleviate much of the commuter and transportation stress associated with Ontario's 400 series highways in just a few months. Or maybe there's nothing in it for him and his cronies so why bother?

[@steveo4253]

Don't poke the bear

[@JSRTales]

dont poke the eagle u mean?

[@steveo4253]

@@JSRTales lol

[@tonystark341]

I tough the bear was Russia 🤔

[@teekbooy4467]

Dont poke the beaver hehehe

[@canadianbakin1304]

people tend to forget we're the country that started warcrimes and are a big reason the geneva convention exists, its not a war crime the first time. Canada at peace "we're sorry" Canada at war "you're sorry"

[@ronpeer7975]

Doug needs to keep his mouth shut. He’s not helping the situation. I wouldnt go vote for him last time and I wont next time.

[@geraldbrowne]

USA only needs to shut off the food coming from USA for a week. And the panic would be apocalyptic in Canada

[@murraymclean5052]

😂😂😂 60% of American food comes from Mexico...canada has lots of food we export more to the usa then we buy

[@arthurjohnbethanykunnel]

We don't need food from US to sustain

[@RobotsandMonsters]

​@murraymclean5052 lol, yeah, finding local fresh produce in the middle of February is no problem in Canada 😂

[@carolstewart4088]

We get most of our winter fruits and vegetable from Mexico, and the Central America.

[@stuvo1977]

Trump needs to stop bullying our neighbors. This is one the reasons I hate the guy.

[@Alan-ii9te]

We have enough energy here. I feel bad for Canadians.

[@alexpietrangeli6669]

trump has to take care of his peaple he needs to take care of his country

[@-dano]

He is and will. A damned shame you can't say the same about trudeau!

[@robgranberg7854]

Go for it Dougie. Alberta will step in

[@hard-at-work]

ZERO FROM CANADA TO ANYTHING AMERICAN 🎯

[@crimsonxz9728]

All canada needs to do is to commit to securing their own border and the tariff will go away… That is something all nation have the obligation to do in the first place. The fact that they are panicking means they know the border is insecure 🙄

[@MrSageXP]

Or Canada could do a much better job at the border and finally get serious about fentanyl

[@murraymclean5052]

😂😂😂 its not about the border thats just trump excuse...naftia is up for renewal...canada is not even in the top 10 countries when it comes to fentanyl...

[@EKAdventures51]

More fentanyl is made in USA than anywhere else on the planet

[@ZebraAfrica]

If Ontario cuts energy off from the US, Ontario will have a surplice, and lose income, Ontario government bail out? US will have power outages I think, unless they come up with a solution. Trump can retaliate harshly, don't forget he wears the bigger boot by far. On the other hand, when the time comes to implement tariffs, Trump may reduce tariffs on all energy from Canada.

[@LunaticThinker]

His boot is gonna be caked in the mud he's stepping in by all the economically atrocious plans he's got. If he was starting a trade war with Canada only, it might be that you'd be right, but he's going to put tariffs on the two biggest trade partner the US has (Canada and Mexico) and China as well who is a significant trade partner also. On top of that he's going to deport a massive amount of people, digging holes into the US workforce. He can retaliate all he wants but people all over the U.S. will hate him after a few months of that. On top of that, he's going to generate so much ill will in my country of Canada and Mexico towards the U.S. that these tariffs will create damages between our relationship that will not heal for decades. His planned tariffs are going to break the trade agreement HE negotiated between our 3 countries. No one will ever trust the U.S. to keep their trade agreements ever again.

[@cherylgrundy3562]

Does the US wear bigger boots? We are part of the Commonwealth of 52 countries and NATO! The US is only a Super Power because of our alliances. Trump will find himself standing all alone. Putin did what he set out to!

[@lucmc9477]

Doug, you Rock. Tell the Pumpkin

[@AndersGetherSoerensen]

Reply as follows. If the US raises tariffs by 25%, then Canada should add 25% on top. Mexico as well. If Trump does it to the EU then similarly. It will cause inflation to run amok in the US and their goods will become unsellable. This will cause unemployment to rise in the United States. The EU, Canada and Mexico should get together and dictate this situation and stand with the madman in the US.

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

The US sells very little in Canada, Mexico and the EU. We have huge trade deficits with these countries, so their retaliatory tariffs are not gonna have much of an impact on us. Our economy is the largest in the world, so we can deal with their tariffs on our things. We're not gonna miss any meals over their tariffs.

[@danielsiminski5878]

As an AMERICAN.....HELL YES!!!!!!

[@LunaticThinker]

Why is America so self-destructive I don't know.

[@antonh1709]

Need to say "we will quit NATO and look for BRICS instead".

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[@Lulus_Buddy]

Instead telegraphing via the media what Canada plans to do, we should formulate a plan but keep it under wraps until a date is set by the USA to implement tariffs. Then we should implement our plans to counter. Ignore Trump until we are ready to counter punch. Stop giving him what he wants, publicly.

[@BaronSupremacy]

Publicly stating what you'd do is a form of open negotiation, and a tactic used by a lot of politicians and negotiators. It allows other more level-headed people on the other side hear what the consequences could surely be, and seek cooler heads influence to shape what may come. The public statements are as much for us as Canadians to know that our politicians are not going to just shrink, but it's also to let officials there know we're not going to just take it and it will be challenging for everyone. It's a good move to get your adversary to think twice about their approach and see if talking can then resume in the middle to hash something out.

[@Asiablue]

Could? Nah… Will? Yeah! Premier Trump needs a reality check.

[@alcoholic1638]

Premier who?

[@jdluntjr76226]

Trump has a reality check - if he wants he could destroy Canadas economy

[@sean367]

You mean councilor Ford.

[@-dano]

Let's see who gets a reality check. You just can't get enough suffering up there, can you?

[@Luffy-c7g]

Hahaha Premier Trump

[@juice8._777]

you want energy independence you got it Americans

[@claybeal1167]

And do what with it? We have no pipelines built for it to go anywhere else who are we kidding? We put ourselves in this situation…..

[@murraymclean5052]

China has offered to build 4 refineries in canada and wants to buy canadian oil

[@James-bv4pw]

Ford could just follow Alberta !! Is there that much common sense in Eastern Canada !!

[@edlarocque6786]

Just close the border . No tariffs trump said if u close the border . Ford said protect canadians . When ever did u protect or look out for canadians

[@murraymclean5052]

😂😂😂 its not about the border nafta is up for renewal its about trump trying to strong arm a deal...and the border is an excuse when prices rise in the usa

[@cjt9264]

How are you supposed to fix someone’s border?

[@RobertTayman-m9r]

It is the US that is responsible for what and who enters the US. Why would Canada or Mexico do the US's customs job for them? Treat people like they treat you, they disrespect you, stop helping them. Mexico has been trying to prevent illegals from the border which really isn't their responsibility. Screw Trump. Hire more customs agents and do it yourself.

[@IMGreg..]

You really think this is about 65 people crossing illegally every day when they have 5000 per day on the Mexican border? Or 43 lbs of fentanyl in one year when on the southern border it's measured in tons? How many millions are you willing to spend on a miniscule problem when it is clearly a misdirection. Trump has a domestic problem, he's looking for tariffs to solve. He wants to cut taxes for the rich without blowing a whole in their deficit or cutting the military budget. He thinks by returning to a failed tax policy he can achieve that, because until income taxes were installed the US government ran on tariffs only. He also knows this isn't feasible, so he want to cut US entitlements to cover the short fall. This has nothing to do with trade imbalances or 65 people a day. This is about him and other billionaires not wanting to pay taxes. That and he doesn't like Canada, it's not just Trudeau. He just doesn't like any of us. He does little to no business in Canada, outside of branding, probably because he can't cheat as easily.

[@haykk5375]

It's a moving goalpost. Border has nothing to do here.

[@w.terrace5394]

I live in the US. I agree with the MP. States such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania voted for Trump on November. Please turn off the pipe lines.

[@BaronSupremacy]

Premier of Ontario, like a Governor down there. :)

[@HughMungus8321]

Cut off all the water going south too.

[@davidwaldron2944]

Ya good one!

[@artlagunas9698]

This guy lacks a backbone just like most Canadian politicians. Just the way he attacked Mexico he should use that same energy and stand up to the US. Watching paint dry is far more entertaining then watching Dougie give a press brief.

[@KauzNEffect]

Ford is heartbroken

[@PrincessGriftess-px9bk]

Yep, he bent the knee to Trudeau-LIBS, he's abandoned the Ontario people. IMO.

[@LunaticThinker]

@@PrincessGriftess-px9bk The heck are you talking about?

[@KauzNEffect]

​@@LunaticThinker IDK what they're talking about either. They're a bot lol.

[@HelloConnect22]

How does it feel "dictator"? You have been doing this to Canadains. 9 years have mercy on us ..Tax Tax Tax Lost Of Jobs Factorys the cost Of Living So High Etc

[@briancoe8462]

Ford go to Trump tell him to chill out. Take him out for a Rip, Skinny Hockey, Trump play goalie lol

[@Rob-i9k]

He can't he needs to be replaced in Ontario. The guy is about Toronto only.

[@BlueDove968]

With no padding or a mask!