I’ve been thinking lately, a lot, about where we’re headed here in Canada. The real problem isn’t pointing fingers at the U.S. or Donald Trump. The fact is, he’s looking out for his own country—just like any leader should. We can’t expect him or anyone else to put Canada first, and that’s exactly why we need to take care of ourselves.

We’ve become too dependent on other countries, leaning more on their economies instead of investing in our own. This isn’t a sustainable way forward. We can’t keep blaming others when things don’t go the way we want. Whether it’s tariffs, interest rate hikes, or inflation in the U.S., it’s clear they will do what’s best for them. We need to do the same for Canada. We need to support Canadian businesses, encourage innovation, and make sure we’re standing on our own feet.

Yes, some of Trump’s policies might cause worry here, like higher tariffs or changes in U.S. interest rates that could affect the loonie and our economy. But sitting around blaming others won’t solve anything. We need to act, make smart deals when needed, and focus on making Canada strong. Like Trump’s slogan, but for us: it’s time to Make Canada Great Again.

Let’s stop blaming and start doing. The answer isn’t waiting for others or complaining when they change things. The answer is in taking action, working with what we have, and making sure Canada is ready for whatever comes next.

That’s my feeling on what is taking place in the news today, relating to Donald Trump and his methods of getting things done. GW