The Big Five Podcast Dealing with “nasty” Canadians. Plus: A one-day sentence for terrorism.
Jul 22, 2025
Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska and linguistic policy advocate, joins Justine McIntyre, a strategic consultant and former city councillor, to dive into the complexities of Canada-U.S. relations. They discuss how Canadians are perceived as 'nasty' by U.S. officials, impacting trade and tourism. The conversation also touches on the dramatic rise in candidates for a federal by-election in Alberta and the controversial one-day sentence for a Quebec woman involved with ISIS, raising significant questions about justice in terrorism.
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Nasty Label Is Just Politics
- Calling Canadians "nasty" is baseless double-speak from the Trump administration.
- Being labeled nasty just means Canada is standing up for its interests effectively.
Provinces Unite on Trade Stance
- Supply management is a sacred policy for Canada but a key sticking point for the U.S.
- Premiers show more unity and cooperation in trade talks than seen during Trudeau's time.
Fix Ballot Overcrowding Now
- Implement a nominal candidate registration fee to prevent ballot overcrowding.
- Enforce one electoral agent per candidate to avoid ballot manipulation.