The MeidasTouch Podcast Furious Canada Prepares for War if Trump Invades
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Dec 22, 2025 Charlie Angus, a Canadian politician and leader of Meidas Canada, dives into Canada's serious preparations for a potential war with the U.S. He discusses the growing rhetoric surrounding conflict, comparing it to Trump's statements. Angus reveals plans for a 300,000-strong civilian resilience force trained in vital skills and emphasizes the importance of grassroots preparedness. Tensions with U.S. relations and discussions on military partnerships further highlight Canada's strategic stance in an uncertain global landscape.
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Rhetoric As A Pretext For Aggression
- Charlie Angus and Ben Meiselas link Trump's rhetoric about Venezuela and Canada to authoritarian pretexts used by Putin.
- They argue such language (territorial claims, criminalizing nations) functions as a verbal prelude to aggression.
Canada Rebuilding For Contested Airspace
- General Marie Carignan warns that the air is now contested and Canada must rebuild air defenses and increase forces.
- Charlie Angus highlights Canada's recent combat and training experience as preparation for modern hybrid warfare.
Train Local Civil Resilience Teams
- Build a civilian resilience network by training locals in first aid, communications, and evacuation tasks now.
- Use civil service agility and creative delivery (like CERB) instead of slow military bureaucracy to move fast in crises.
