“Shop Canadian!”… that’s where we’re at now. Having to remind Canadians to support their own country. Imagine telling your grandparents that one day, folks would be living here, working here, raising kids here, but still deciding their money belongs somewhere else. They’d think we lost our damn minds.

And yet, here we are, With people whining that the local butcher is too expensive while happily shoving imported mystery meat into their carts. Complaining that Canadian-made boots cost more than the junk ones that fall apart in a season. Bitching that another small business shut down, but last week, they ordered the same product off Amazon to save three bucks.

Then, the best part: After they’ve spent years sending their dollars away, after they’ve watched Canadian companies go under, they’ll be the loudest ones screaming, “Why don’t we make anything here anymore?”

No self-awareness. No shame. Just complaining, as if they had nothing to do with it.

So yeah, now we need ad campaigns to remind people to support their own country. It’s a heck of a thing, isn’t it? The same folks who’ll cover their truck in maple leaf stickers won’t, or haven’t spend a dime to keep a Canadian shop open.

And they wonder why things are going downhill.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive! GW