I am deeply proud of how Canadians at all levels have responded to the provocations of the current U.S. administration. I urge everyone who cares about this country and for what it stands to do whatever they can to send a clear message that we will not be bullied and that we are not for sale.
Personal boycotts are the order of the day for many of us. These can be as large as choosing an electric car from GM, Ford or Honda (who actually employ Canadians) instead of something made entirely outside this country by a union-hating American oligarch who continues to disrespect us. It can be as small as skipping the orange juice in favour of Canadian apple juice or buying Canadian whisky instead of bourbon.
One personal boycott you may not have considered is American social media platforms, like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and (shudder) X. These are now the propaganda tools of an administration that has challenged our sovereignty. It’s time to pull the plug. Even if you can’t go cold turkey, I urge all loyal Canadians to at least cut back to one. Let’s all start by cancelling X.
Greg Pillon
Squamish
