"Yellow Vest protests in Canada mirror France's anti-government dissent
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"Yellow Vest protests in Canada mirror France’s anti-government dissent
Carbon taxes, reckless spending, and the UN Global Compact on Migration are all upsetting Canadians.
Canadian Spillover
Trudeau has implemented a Carbon Tax as well, and his recent decision to sign Canada on to the UN Global Compact on Migration has led to the disenfranchisement of some.
The Liberals passed legislation last spring to give the government authority to impose a carbon tax on any province without its own carbon tax, beginning January 1, 2019. It is starting at a minimum of $20 per tonne, and rising by $10 per year until 2022.
Migration and illegal border crossings have also been hot topics in recent months, sparking divisions.
With the signing of the UN Global Compact on Migration, reasonable fears have grown that Canada has effectively given up its borders to an international institution. Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer and PPC leader Maxime Bernier both spoke out vehemently against the agreement.
The divisive consequences of making such controversial decisions in a time of political hyper-polarization is a risky game for politicians of all camps to play.
Having two yellow vest protests staged, Edmonton and Ottawa, should be a warning to both the Canadian and Albertan governments. ...."
