Anti-Semitism and the Fall of Trudeau's Canada | Terry Glavin | EP 508

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• A peculiar phenomenon has occurred, occupying the spaces traditionally associated with the left, characterized by a dark, masochistic, and self-hating ideology (0s).
• This ideology promotes tearing down liberal democracies and portrays Canada as an illegitimate, racist, colonial settler state (17s).
• It also identifies Israel as the embodiment of everything that is loathed and despised, which may be a subjective opinion, but is considered demonstrably true (25s).

Intro (36s)

• Terry Glavin, a prominent Canadian journalist, recently wrote an article for the Free Press about the rise of anti-Semitism in Canada and its associated pathological, political, and quasi-political movements (1m4s).
• The article is notable for its description of a transformed Canada on the social, political, and ethical fronts, as well as its broader implications for the West (1m33s).
• The rise of anti-Semitism in the West is a phenomenon that threatens the integrity of Western societies, and Canada is a particular example of this trend (1m48s).
• The article also touches on the pernicious effect of the Chinese Communist Party on Canada's federal politics, which has significant international implications (2m53s).
• The discussion with Terry Glavin covers various topics, including the protests in Canada, the devastation of Canadian universities, and the terror felt by Canadian Jews, who make up a tiny minority of the population (3m31s).
• The conversation also expresses sorrow about Canada's descent into a 1930s-like atmosphere, characterized by protests and demonstrations in cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver (3m49s).
• The threats to Canada's integrity, economically, politically, and ethically, are also discussed, and Terry Glavin's Substack, "The Real Story," is mentioned as a valuable resource for those interested in the situation in Canada and the West (4m13s).

The state of anti-Semitism in Canada (4m38s)

• An article was written about the state of anti-Semitism in Canada, which was the result of 16 in-depth interviews, numerous other interviews, and extensive research (5m10s).
• The article's author spent a significant amount of time investigating the issue, motivated in part by a friend's concern that something unseemly was occurring in Canada (5m36s).
• The author has been interested in and concerned about anti-Semitism for approximately 20-25 years (5m52s).
• The article, which is around 6,700 words long, attracted a lot of attention and unfortunately does not portray Canada in a positive light (6m10s).
• The article was primarily written for an American audience, as Americans tend to have an outdated and inaccurate perception of Canada (6m17s).
• Canadian Jews are almost universally disconsolate, dejected, afraid, alienated, and isolated, and they feel that their government is not protecting them (7m7s).
• The government's lack of protection is a major concern, and many Canadian Jews feel strongly that they are not being safeguarded (7m21s).
• The phenomenon of anti-Semitism in Canada gained widespread attention on October 8th, following the atrocities committed by Hamas in Southern Israel (7m43s).
• The event was celebrated in many parts of Canada, with Hamas being praised as a heroic resistance against the "illegitimate Colonial settler state of Israel" (8m10s).
• Since then, there has been a 67% increase in anti-Semitic incidents, with many Jews choosing not to report incidents to the police (8m37s).
• There have been drive-by shootings at Jewish schools, synagogues have been firebombed, and Jewish businesses and neighborhoods have been targeted (8m54s).
• There is very little distinction between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, as people often use complaints about Israel to mask their true intentions, which can be rooted in anti-Semitism (9m31s).
• The suffering of the people of Gaza is a real and important issue, but discussing it can be difficult due to the presence of a large constituency of opinion that uses Palestinian suffering to justify the destruction of Israel and the persecution of Jews (9m48s).
• This constituency often takes over conversations about policy prescriptions to aid Gaza, making it challenging for ordinary people to have a constructive discussion (10m22s).
• Anti-Semitism is often associated with skinheads and neo-Nazis, but in Canada, it is more commonly a left-wing phenomenon (11m8s).
• The speaker reflects on the biblical text and its wisdom, but also expresses skepticism about certain promises and ideologies (11m55s).
• The speaker notes that one ideology that has supplanted Christianity and done good for humanity is Judaism, and that the Jewish concept of the god-man can serve as a model for human behavior (12m29s).
• The speaker emphasizes the importance of love and wisdom in understanding and addressing complex issues like anti-Semitism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (13m1s).

“It was like a dam burst,” the Jewish Cabal hoax (13m27s)

• Robert Krell, former Director of post-graduate Education in the department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, noted that the impression of violence being invisible to the state responsible for protection has overwhelmed not only new immigrants but also Jews who have lived in Canada for decades (13m48s).
• Repeated demonstrations, long-term occupations of university campuses, and sporadic outbursts have occurred across Canada, with almost none of these verbal or physical assaults coming from white supremacists or right-wing anti-semites (14m29s).
• The majority of these assaults are being carried out by self-described progressives, Arabs, and recent immigrants operating within an ideological framework of settler colonialism, which views Canada, the US, Australia, and Israel as illegitimate constructs of imperialism, capitalism, genocide, and racism (15m11s).
• This ideology has found a comfortable home in Trudeau's Canada, where it poses a significant danger to the Jewish community (15m33s).
• Historically, Jewish support for the Democrats in the US has been very high, running at 75-80%, and this support is often linked to the progressive ideological agenda (16m26s).
• The progressive narrative often casts Jews as "victimizer" due to their overrepresentation in positions of authority and preeminence, which can be attributed to the Jewish culture's emphasis on intellectual ability (17m3s).
• The alternative hypothesis to Jewish competence is the existence of a worldwide Jewish cabal, which is a key component of the progressive agenda and places Jews at the top of the list of oppressors (17m42s).
• The diversity, equity, and inclusion phenomenon leaves no room for Jews, as their overrepresentation statistically makes them oppressors, putting them at the top of the oppressor hierarchy (18m9s).

Borrowing from Marxism (18m25s)

• The intellectual community in the United States found Donald Trump to be vulgar and repugnant, which is why many Jews did not vote for him, but Israelis supported Trump more than a Kamala Harris presidency due to necessity (18m46s).
• The victim narrative is driving the radical increase in left-wing anti-Semitism, which can also be understood through the lens of cultural Marxism, a concept that borrows the language of Marxism but replaces the proletariat with various dimensions of oppression (19m31s).
• Anti-Semitism is not just another prejudice, but a conspiracy theory that has always been present, and people informed by the intellectual tradition of Marxism can easily get it wrong and imagine the powerful hand of the international bourgeoisie being controlled by Jews (20m9s).
• To understand the current situation in Canada, it's necessary to understand the trajectory of the left over the last 25 years, which is also the trajectory of the federal Liberals, who have undergone significant changes in the past decade (20m56s).
• The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the democratic left being content, happy, or resigned to the collapse, and then the primary iteration of left-wing activism in politics became anti-globalization in the 1990s (21m21s).
• The 9/11 attacks were a shock to everyone, and the left's iteration of international activism became cloaked in anti-war activism, which was not adequately recognized by the mass media as a problematic phenomenon (22m14s).
• The anti-war movement on the front pages of newspapers was actually on the other side, supporting war, and at its core was anti-Zionism, which had been influenced by Soviet propaganda and the United Nations' Durban conference that equated Zionism with racism (22m56s).
• The idea that Zionism is racism has been perpetuated and is now prevalent in Canada, according to former Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler (23m16s).
• Irwin Cotler is a respected figure, having founded the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, and is admired by persecuted democrats worldwide (23m27s).
• Canadians have a strong connection to the United Nations, which is deeply ingrained in their understanding of their role in the world, having been involved in the foundation of Israel and the creation of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights (23m57s).
• Over the years, the United Nations has been taken over by organizations such as the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the police state block, with Beijing controlling seven of the 11 major United Nations agencies (24m28s).
• The United Nations Relief Works Agency is a problematic organization that perpetuates the idea that Israel is a temporary entity and that the growing Palestinian refugee population will be resolved through the restoration of Arab sovereignty in the areas where Israel currently exists (24m42s).
• This has made it difficult for Canadians to question the United Nations and consider the possibility that they may be on the wrong side of the issue (25m21s).

Canada’s foreign policy and the United Nations (25m24s)

• Canada's foreign policy has been influenced by its historical allegiance to the United Nations, which has shaped the country's stance on various global issues (25m47s).
• The Liberal Party in Canada, particularly under Trudeau, has been characterized by an "intellectual slovenliness" that blindly adheres to United Nations declarations and settler colonial state politics (26m8s).
• Canada's susceptibility to anti-Semitic and anti-Israel sentiments can be attributed to its alignment with the UN, which has been influenced by post-Soviet Union Marxist-inspired colonial rhetoric (27m39s).
• The Progressive left's narrative that projects like Canada, the United States, and Israel are part of a colonial capitalist oppressive enterprise has permeated Canadian society and the UN (27m0s).
• Canada's foreign policy has been determined by its alliance with the UN, which was a matter of pride when the UN was a quasi-functional organization, but has since become unthinking and influenced by Marxist-inspired colonial rhetoric (27m21s).
• Trudeau's leadership has been criticized for lacking knowledge and imagination in understanding the implications of Canada's foreign policy and its alliance with the UN (27m50s).

The thing about the Trudeau family… (28m3s)

• Justin Trudeau's rise to power in Canada paralleled the rise of Donald Trump in the United States, with Trudeau presenting himself as a welcoming figure to Muslims and other groups, which led to him being featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and being seen as the leader of the Free World (28m26s).
• Trudeau has been described as the poster boy for the Progressive Movement internationally, with some observers noting his narcissistic tendencies and lack of substance (30m3s).
• Trudeau's adoption of the leadership of the Liberal Party was seen as a calculated move, driven by his name recognition and brand, rather than any actual qualifications or experience (30m24s).
• Despite having the opportunity to surround himself with experts and learn from them, Trudeau did not take advantage of this, instead relying on his charm and image (31m29s).
• Trudeau's leadership style has been criticized for being empty and narcissistic, with some observers describing him as an "empty drum" (30m12s).
• The discussion touches on the topic of data brokers and online privacy, highlighting the importance of protecting one's online activity and personal data (29m2s).
• The Jordan B Peterson podcast is partnering with ExpressVPN to promote online privacy and security, with ExpressVPN offering a way to hide one's IP address and encrypt online data (29m18s).
• Justin Trudeau is described as charming, elegant, and good-looking, with an easy smile, making him very photogenic and charismatic, which initially made people willing to give him a chance as a leader (31m45s).
• Trudeau was groomed for his role his whole life and has been in the public eye since a young age, but his intellectual abilities are questioned (32m2s).
• The speaker recalls speaking to Trudeau when he was running for office and discussing Syria, including the possibility of a no-fly zone over the country, which Trudeau initially seemed open to (32m18s).
• Trudeau also made a significant effort to address the Syrian refugee issue, which he used to gain political capital (33m2s).
• To understand Trudeau's background and what he represents, it's necessary to look back at the history of the Liberal Party, including the brief leadership of Michael Ignatieff, a Harvard professor who was invited back to Canada to lead the party (33m18s).
• Michael Ignatieff is described as an intellectual heavyweight, more credible as a leader of a G7 country than Justin Trudeau, due to his academic background and experience (33m41s).
• The speaker finds it difficult to explain to people from outside Canada how someone like Trudeau, who is perceived as lacking in intellectual depth, can be in charge of a G7 country (33m54s).
• The emergence of Trudeau as a leader is likened to a 19-year-old college girl running a TikTok account being in charge of a G7 country, highlighting the perceived mismatch between his abilities and the demands of the role (34m9s).

McKinsey and Company — and China (34m20s)

• Justin Trudeau presented himself as a worthwhile leader to the Liberal Party with the help of McKenzie and Associates, a major global consulting firm that has been involved in controversies and lawsuits, including boosting oxycontin sales in the United States (34m26s).
• Trudeau brought in Dominic, a Canadian who spent half his life in China, to add gravitas to his candidacy for the Liberal Party, under the advisement of the Canada-China Business Council (35m3s).
• Trudeau's entire campaign was built around the proposition that Canada's future is tied to China, which lent him gravitas and brought him money, power, and help from influential corporations and individuals (35m32s).
• Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, was a significant propaganda asset for the Chinese Communist Party during the Maoist period, and Justin Trudeau has traded on this connection (36m5s).
• The West was initially optimistic that China's integration into the global economy would lead to liberalization, but this has not happened, and instead, China has become a major influence on Canadian politics (36m37s).
• The admission of China into the World Trade Organization in 2001 was a significant event that has had far-reaching consequences, including the manipulation of Canadian elections by the Chinese Communist Party (37m18s).
• The Trudeau Liberals have been involved in scandals related to their intimacies with the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party and the Organization Department of the Polit Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party (38m3s).
• The manipulation of Canadian elections by the Chinese Communist Party in 2019 and 2021 is still not fully understood (38m19s).
• The Canadian government has yet to report on a commission, with rumors suggesting some Liberal MPs may have been unduly influenced financially (38m23s).
• Justin Trudeau's actions suggest he sees nothing wrong with his government's associations with the Chinese Communist Party, which is more concerning than accusations made about Trump's associations with Russia (38m51s).
• Trudeau has been open about his vision for Canada as a postnational state with no core identity, which he expressed in an interview with The New York Times after his first election (39m42s).
• This idea is believed to have originated from Trudeau's associations with the Canada China Business Council and his support for the Chinese Communist Party's overseas acquisitions, such as the Nexen acquisition (40m40s).
• The Harper government had previously blocked the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to buy up key strategic points in the oil patch in Alberta due to national security concerns (41m2s).
• Trudeau's postnational vision raises questions about how Canada would handle national security, as it implies there is no national interest (41m50s).
• This ideology is also linked to the notion that Canada is a racist colonial settler state that has engaged in genocide, which is a concerning and potentially influential idea in Trudeau's government (42m17s).
• The Canadian government, led by Justin Trudeau, has been criticized for its handling of indigenous issues, with some arguing that the government's actions are hypocritical given its self-proclaimed progressive values (42m29s).
• The idea that what starts with the Jewish community does not end with them is a common adage, suggesting that anti-Semitism can be a warning sign for broader societal problems (42m41s).
• However, it is also argued that even if anti-Semitism were to only affect the Jewish community, it would still be a significant and evil issue (42m59s).
• The phrase "first they come for the Saturday people, and then they'll come for the Sunday people" is often used to describe the progression of persecution, but in Canada, the opposite has occurred (43m9s).
• On May 29, 2021, Justin Trudeau lowered the flag on Parliament Hill and ordered it lowered on all federal buildings across the country in response to a report about a mass grave, despite the fact that the report was later clarified to not be about a mass grave (43m23s).
• The flags remained at half-mast for six to seven months, which was seen as an overreaction by some, and it was eventually the Mohawks who helped to get the flags raised again (43m55s).
• The Mohawks argued that they needed to be able to lower their flags on certain days, such as Remembrance Day and Aboriginal Veterans Day, and that having the flags already lowered would prevent them from doing so (44m10s).

Israel, integration, and “demographics of writing” (45m29s)

• Canada is experiencing a rise in anti-Semitism, which is linked to various ideologies, including postnationalism, colonialism, and neomarxism, as well as the influence of the Chinese Communist Party on Trudeau's campaign and worldview (45m29s).
• The colonial ideology is a key factor in the rise of anti-Semitism, as it creates a narrative that is inherently anti-Semitic (46m0s).
• The phenomenon of anti-Semitism is not just about "woke politics" but is rooted in a deeper historical and ideological context (46m7s).
• Many people on the left are uncomfortable with the idea of Jewish sovereignty and self-determination, preferring a narrative of victimhood and paternalism (46m41s).
• The same paternalistic attitude is applied to indigenous people in Canada, with liberals preferring to offer token gestures and handouts rather than recognizing their rights and autonomy (47m23s).
• The concept of "Turtle Island" is a bowdlerization of indigenous cultural diversity and is often used to erase indigenous identity and agency (47m37s).
• Indigenous people who assert their rights and autonomy are often met with resistance from liberals, who prefer to maintain a narrative of paternalism and low expectations (48m34s).
• The phenomenon of anti-Semitism and liberal racism is characterized by a racism of low expectations, where certain groups are not expected to take control of their own destiny or assert their rights (49m21s).
• Canada's multiculturalism and diversity have led to certain organizations and institutions being well-financed and resourced by the federal government to speak on behalf of specific groups, such as Canadian Muslims, with one example being the Muslim Association of Canada, which is devoted to the theology of Hassan al-Banna, the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, who was a collaborator with Adolf Hitler (50m22s).
• The Muslim Association of Canada's ideology is a concern due to its ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and its founder's collaboration with Adolf Hitler, which could lead to problems in the long run, especially considering the small Jewish population in Canada, with only 350,000 Jews (50m50s).
• Canada's position on Israel is seen as incomprehensible, as the country insists that Israel has the right to defend itself but refuses to provide any means for Israel to do so, such as sending munitions or issuing export permits for materials that could be used by the Israeli Air Force (51m17s).
• Former leader of the Federal National Democrats, Thomas Mulcair, criticized Canada's position on Israel, stating that it is incomprehensible and that the country's refusal to provide means for Israel to defend itself is contradictory (51m14s).
• Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly responded to Mulcair's criticism by referencing the demographics of her riding, implying that the large Muslim population in her area influences her stance on Israel, which is seen as a reprehensible and blatant admission (52m17s).
• The demographics of Joly's riding, which has seen a significant amount of immigration, may be influencing her stance on Israel, with some suggesting that this is an example of how immigration and demographics can impact politics and policy decisions (52m34s).

Pierre Poilievre and Trudeau’s collapsing government (52m57s)

• Justin Trudeau's government almost collapsed after his Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance resigned, marking the fifth powerful woman to leave his feminist cabinet, reportedly due to Trudeau's inability to deal with women who have their own opinions (53m10s).
• The replacement for the Minister of Finance, Dominic Leblon, used to be Trudeau's babysitter, raising questions about his qualifications for the position (53m35s).
• Canada's bilingualism and decentralized federal system make it challenging for the Prime Minister to unite the country, with the role of federal policy being to facilitate conversations among Canadians (54m30s).
• The country's cultural diversity, including the French-speaking people of Quebec, makes it complicated to define a national identity (55m12s).
• Trudeau's approach to governance has been criticized for rejecting the idea of a national identity, instead embracing a postnational country with increased immigration, with some suggesting the country should aim to double its population (56m8s).
• Canada's population is approximately 41 million, but the exact number is unknown due to the presence of undocumented individuals (56m53s).
• Approximately 5 million people in Canada live on temporary permits, which will expire within the next 12 months, and there are also around 50,000 to 500,000 undocumented workers in the country (57m1s).
• Pierre Poilievre (Pier PV) is a politician who has gained the support of the working-class vote and the trade union vote, which has never happened before in Canada (57m57s).
• Poilievre's policies on housing, employment, access to healthcare, and wages are similar to those of Bernie Sanders, and he has gained the support of conservatives (58m0s).
• The classic political distinctions in Canada have changed significantly over the past 15 years, and the country's current state is more grim than people think (58m49s).
• The country's GDP per capita has declined significantly since Justin Trudeau took office, with the richest province, Ontario, having a lower GDP per capita than the US state of Mississippi (59m53s).
• Trudeau recently announced a $62 billion deficit, which is $22 billion higher than the pessimistic estimate made by his Finance Minister a few months ago (1h0m31s).
• There are concerns that Poilievre will take power in October and face significant challenges in addressing the country's problems, which are worse than they appear (1h0m54s).
• There is a discussion about the potential outcome of the Canadian government after Trudeau, with the possibility of the Liberals being "knived" out of power and not returning to power in the same form (1h1m24s).
• The Liberals might be replaced by an iteration of a liberal party that older Canadians are more familiar with, but the probability of the Liberals being decimated in an October 2025 election is high (1h1m43s).
• A historical comparison is made to the Morrone government collapse, where the Progressive Conservatives were reduced to three seats, suggesting a similar outcome could happen to the Liberals (1h1m57s).

Populism in Canada, the Reform Party, Islamophobia (1h2m5s)

• Speculation about right-wing populism in Canada, similar to the Trump phenomenon in the US, has been a topic of discussion, but it has already happened in Canada with the Reform Party, which also influenced the UK's Farage party (1h2m5s).
• The Reform Party's rise to power led to the reduction of the Conservative Party to three seats and a decade of Liberal rule, serving as a warning to conservatives (1h2m32s).
• The overwhelming majority of Canadians are not anti-Semites, and the same can be said for Muslims, although the proportion of Muslims who hold anti-Semitic views varies depending on the question asked (1h2m47s).
• A study on Muslim public opinion showed a significant proportion of Muslims agreed with certain anti-Semitic views, such as the legitimacy of suicide bombing and the non-existence of the state of Israel (1h3m7s).
• A debate about Islamophobia in Canada took place five to six years ago, with the Liberals proposing a law to outlaw Islamophobia without defining what it meant, leading to concerns about the potential for abuse (1h3m32s).
• Public opinion polls at the time showed that Muslims in Canada demonstrated a higher degree of pride in their country than "Old Stock" Canadians, with their main complaint being the cold weather (1h4m12s).
• There is a need to be careful about understanding the nature of the problem and the language used to describe it, avoiding euphemisms and recognizing that some phenomena described as "Progressive" are actually reactionary and regressive (1h4m39s).

The trajectory of the Left since the 1990s — and where they went wrong (1h6m8s)

• The conversation revolves around the rise of anti-Semitism in Canada, with the speaker expressing concern over recent events such as riots in Montreal and encampments at universities like the University of Toronto and McGill (1h6m8s).
• The speaker reflects on their past experience living in Montreal, describing it as a safe, peaceful, and culturally rich city, and is disheartened by the recent developments (1h6m29s).
• The speaker mentions their connection to the University of Toronto, where they are a professor, and McGill, where they received their doctoral degree, and is embarrassed by the encampments and other incidents at these institutions (1h7m6s).
• The speaker expresses a personal animus against the Trudeau government but is more concerned about the rise of anti-Semitism and its implications for Canada (1h7m29s).
• The speaker notes that the left has won many battles, including civil rights, equal rights, and environmental laws, but a dark phenomenon has occupied the space where the left used to be (1h7m52s).
• This phenomenon is characterized as masochistic, sinister, and self-hating, seeking to tear down liberal democracies and identifying Israel as a symbol of everything that is loathed and despised (1h9m34s).
• The speaker believes that this phenomenon is ugly and demonstrably true, and is concerned about its implications for Canada and its values (1h10m10s).
• The typical Canadian has very little knowledge about global events, such as the struggles in Afghanistan, Syria, and the Middle East, due to the decline of the conventional news media and its replacement by social media platforms like Twitter (1h10m30s).
• The conventional news media began to wither away and collapse with the advent of digital technologies, making it difficult for journalists to tell stories and instead focusing on upholding the narrative framework of their subscriber base (1h11m27s).
• The decline of the news media has led to a lack of understanding of complex issues, including the struggle for democracy in China and events in the Middle East, among ordinary people who are only casually interested (1h12m39s).
• The language used to describe politics has become simplistic, making it difficult to accurately categorize politicians, such as Justin Trudeau, who cannot be considered liberal in the conventional sense, but rather authoritarian and state capitalist (1h13m15s).
• The use of simplistic language has also led to the mislabeling of politicians, such as Donald Trump, who cannot be considered a conservative, and the UK conservatives, who were not very conservative during their 14 years in government (1h13m7s).
• The collapse of the liberal party in Canada has led to the rise of a strange creature that occupies the spaces where the liberal party used to be, with Justin Trudeau's government being a prime example (1h12m51s).

If Canada’s destiny is post-national… (1h13m34s)

• Canada's destiny is being shaped by a postnational narrative that views the center as corrupt, patriarchal, and oppressive, leading to a collapse of the center and a rise of various factions vying for power, including a demented form of neomarxism, authoritarianism, and Islamist influence (1h13m34s).
• The collapse of the center has led to a fractionation of power, with different groups competing for dominance, and a war between various centers of power, resulting in a chaotic collapse of identity (1h14m32s).
• Trudeau's leadership has contributed to this chaos, and his eventual departure will leave Canada in a terrible mess (1h14m58s).
• The rise of conservative leaders like PO and Daniel Smith is a positive development, as they are tough and willing to challenge the status quo (1h15m30s).
• Canada is facing significant economic challenges, including a decline in real income and a rise in real estate prices, with Canadians now making only 60% as much as the average American (1h16m5s).
• The country's economic trajectory is downward, with projections indicating that Canada will be the worst-performing economy in the G7 over the next 30 years (1h16m28s).
• Canada's natural resources are in high demand globally, but the country is failing to capitalize on this opportunity, with the German Chancellor and Japanese Prime Minister seeking natural gas from Trudeau but being rebuffed (1h16m51s).
• The re-election of Trudeau and the NDP in British Columbia suggests that Canadians have not yet learned their lesson and are not taking the necessary steps to address the country's challenges (1h17m10s).
• Only 20% of Canadians voted for Trudeau in the last election, and he has lost support since then, indicating a lack of confidence in his leadership (1h17m23s).
• Many Canadians are scared of the unknown and are willing to take risks, but there is a need for caution and careful consideration of the country's future (1h17m34s).
• The Liberal party in Canada is expected to face a significant defeat in the next election, with some people still unwilling to vote for the Conservative party, but this may not matter in the end (1h17m44s).
• The rise of the Bloc Québécois in Quebec adds another layer of complexity to the Canadian political landscape, with separatism being a real possibility (1h17m55s).
• Quebecers tend to be less concerned with issues of race, culture, and gender, and the left in Quebec is not considered "woke" (1h18m31s).
• The Quebec independence movement does not regard itself as postnational, and instead, has a strong sense of identity and self-awareness (1h19m11s).
• Some argue that young Quebecers are not interested in separatism, as they do not remember the old days and are not invested in the movement (1h19m20s).
• The complexity of Quebec politics, including the rise of the Bloc Québécois and the independence movement, adds another dimension to the challenges facing Canada (1h18m1s).

Why Terry started covering the increase in anti-Semitism (1h19m37s)

• Rising anti-Semitism in Canada is a concerning phenomenon that has been highlighted due to the fear and persecution experienced by the Jewish community in the country (1h20m22s).
• The focus on anti-Semitism is not solely because it serves as a "canary in the coalmine" phenomenon, but also due to personal connections and concerns, including associations with the Jewish community and the company one keeps (1h20m35s).
• The Jewish community in Canada is terrified, and many are afraid to speak out due to fear of persecution, with some even feeling abandoned by the government (1h21m28s).
• The government's actions, or lack thereof, have contributed to the sense of abandonment felt by the Jewish community, with some viewing their decisions as calculated (1h21m35s).
• The article in question, written for the Free Press, aimed to document and bear witness to the rising anti-Semitism in Canada, with the author doing their best to shed light on the issue (1h21m42s).
• The article's publication led to a conversation between the author and others, including Barry Weiss, with the topic being deemed worthy of international attention (1h22m6s).
• The situation in Canada has become so dire that it has prompted some individuals, including the host, to consider relocating to other countries, such as the United States, due to concerns over bills like C-63 (1h22m48s).
• Bill C-63 is viewed as a particularly problematic piece of legislation, with some finding it difficult to understand and believe its implications (1h22m53s).
• The Canadian government's Bill C-63 is criticized for being a dense web of incompetence and malevolence, with the initial goal of protecting children from online exploitation and pornography being questioned due to the existence of a large pornography network, PornHub, operating out of Montreal (1h23m16s).
• The bill is seen as an example of virtue signaling, with the government claiming to protect children while not taking effective action against online pornography (1h23m50s).
• Bill C-63 proposes the construction of a bureaucracy with unlimited power, including the power of a court and unlimited growth, which would not be bound by traditional standards of evidence (1h24m4s).
• The bill's proposed parallel court system would have the power to make decisions without being bound by traditional standards of evidence, raising concerns about its potential impact on human rights and the charter (1h24m15s).
• A former Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission has spoken out against the bill, calling it "horrible" and "ridiculous", and predicting that it would not withstand a charter challenge (1h24m31s).
• The true purpose of the bill is questioned, with some suggesting that it is intended to create a new system of governance that would bypass traditional checks and balances (1h24m45s).

“They’re trying to scare you,” Bill-C63 (1h24m50s)

• The Ontario College of Psychologists has allowed activists to weaponize their complaint process, which could be used to silence individuals under Bill C-63, a proposed law that aims to regulate hate speech in Canada (1h25m6s).
• The concept of "residential schools denials" has been proposed, which would make denying the existence of mass graves at residential schools a crime, and would be included in the same section of the criminal code that outlaws incitement against Jews by Holocaust denial (1h25m56s).
• The Justice Minister, Arie Fani, supports this proposal, which is seen as an attempt to shut people up and is considered terrifying (1h26m0s).
• A recent construction of "anti-Palestinian racism" as hate speech has been proposed, which would include any utterance of a conventional Zionist standpoint, such as support for the existence of Israel as a Jewish state (1h26m40s).
• The Canadian Arab Canadian Lawyers Association has devised a standard definition of anti-Palestinian racism, which includes denying the Palestinian narrative, disputing the nakba, or denying the right of Palestinians to title of all of historic Palestine (1h27m2s).
• Bill C-63 includes a provision that would allow individuals to be brought in front of a provincial magistrate and potentially confined to their home for a year, have their social media posting disallowed, and be required to wear an electronic bracelet, if they are deemed to have uttered something hateful (1h28m0s).
• The bill also includes a provision that would require individuals to donate body fluid on a regular basis to their physician to be monitored for illegal or intoxicating substances (1h28m42s).
• The idea of limiting alcohol consumption to mitigate domestic abuse may have originated from legislation on domestic abuse, as it is a logical move to reduce the probability of abuse, although it may not be ethical or legal grounds (1h29m11s).
• The Liberal party and Trudeau are likely to face significant challenges, and their initiatives may not survive a charter challenge, with the goal being intimidation rather than actual implementation (1h29m49s).
• The Democracy movement in Hong Kong emphasized the importance of not obeying in advance and instead standing up for what one believes in, even in the face of threats (1h30m8s).
• The current laws and initiatives are likely to be overturned and become a part of history, with the need for individuals to adopt a strong stance against intimidation (1h30m29s).
• The experience with the Ontario College of Psychologists suggests that many professionals, including physicians, are afraid to speak out publicly against injustices due to the unlimited power of regulation held by professional colleges (1h30m52s).
• The fear of losing one's license and livelihood is a significant deterrent for professionals to speak out, and this fear is likely to be exploited by a parallel bureaucracy that regulates the speech and conduct of all Canadians (1h31m34s).
• Bill C-63 would create a bureaucracy that regulates the speech and conduct of Canadians in a similar way to professional colleges, which is unlikely to be met with resistance from Canadians (1h31m50s).
• Trudeau's departure from office may not necessarily lead to significant changes, as the professional and managerial cast may continue to exert control and influence (1h32m10s).
• Physicians, in particular, are terrified of the Ontario College of Physicians, which can make their lives difficult through court cases and other means, highlighting the need for independent sources of income and a public voice to withstand such pressures (1h32m31s).
• The experience of being involved in an eight-year court case, costing $600,000, has led to the realization that only those in a unique position can withstand such lawfare, and many professionals are not in a position to speak out publicly (1h32m41s).
• The forces that can be brought to bear against individuals who dare to speak out against certain issues, such as Bill C6, can be overwhelming, leading to a loss of income and professional consequences, which can intimidate people into silence (1h33m18s).
• The conservatives under Pierre Poilievre are a topic of interest, and there are reasons to be optimistic about Canada, despite serious cracks in the foundation, including the threat of Quebec sovereignists (1h34m5s).
• Canada is a remarkable country with decent, law-abiding, and trustworthy people, but there are serious issues, including the deprioritization of Quebec sovereignists, who have been a fundamental threat to Canadian integrity for 40 years (1h34m18s).
• Justin Trudeau is a poster boy for progressives worldwide, and the political threats in Canada are isomorphic with those in the UK, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, making Canada a canary in the coal mine for international politics (1h35m15s).
• The rise of anti-Semitism in Canada is a terrible thing and a bellwether for where the country is headed, and it's essential to draw attention to it, as it's not trivial for the Jewish community and has broader implications for the country's future (1h36m9s).
• The international community should be concerned about Canadian politics, as the country's politics have become of interest internationally in the last nine years, and understanding the issues in Canada can provide insight into the political threats in other Western countries (1h35m1s).