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364: Why Canada Was Designed To Fail – Matthew Ehret

Aug 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Matthew Ehret, a journalist and the co-founder of the Rising Tide Foundation, delves into the hidden history of Canada. He reveals how Canada's political narrative encompasses overlooked voices and connections to global power structures. Topics include the influence of religious institutions, the Alberta independence movement, and the paradox of leadership and population control. Ehret critiques the educational narratives surrounding Canadian identity and urges listeners to rethink their understanding of their nation’s past.
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ANECDOTE

Matthew Ehret's History Journey

  • Matthew Ehret discovered his interest in Canadian history after digging into deeper truths about 9-11.
  • He transitioned from conspiracy theorist obsessions to serious research on Canada's hidden political landscape.
INSIGHT

Franklin and Church Influence

  • Benjamin Franklin played a key role in early Canadian communication networks, not the British Empire.
  • The Jesuit and Anglican churches helped keep Quebec loyal to the British Crown via social control.
INSIGHT

Rhodes Scholars’ Shadow Power

  • Canada’s history is shaped by competing traditions including heroic nation builders and a controlling elite of Rhodes Scholars.
  • The Rhodes Scholars operate as an imperialist network influencing Canada’s political and economic policies.
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