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FELDSTED: We have a history of carrying more than our fair share and swinging well above our weight, but fiscal constraints are putting those abilities at risk





Any good things Donald Trump brings to the world are unintentional. But there could be one for Canada. He’s the best argument for a truly national economy, that levels internal trade barriers, and freely enables export of resources to Asia and Europe.  This was overdue a decade ago. Now, it’s imperative. 

~~ Winnipeg Sun Editorial, August 15, 2018



Canada has a wealth of undeveloped and under-developed natural resources all over the country. We have electricity, grains, oil, minerals, timber and uranium galore. We have the resources, but are not taking advantage of them.

Worse, we are not building primary and secondary processing infrastructure that would add thousands of jobs, allow us to sell products at increased prices and enhance our economy.

We could become an economic powerhouse able to afford improved social services.

Instead, we have pretended to be compassionate and caring while sinking ourselves into debt to provide social services we cannot afford

If Donald Trump has managed to awaken our leaders to the fragility of our dependence on the USA, it is an accomplishment of note.


With a strong and healthy economy, we can afford a rightful place in NATO, and improve our NAFTA bargaining position. We have a history of carrying more than our fair share and swinging well above our weight, but fiscal constraints are putting those abilities at risk. 

Our choice is stark – either we defend our national interests, and create an independent Canadian economy, or become economic slaves to the US.

Trump has made that clear.


John Feldsted
Political Consultant & Strategist
Winnipeg, Manitoba

JOHN FELDSTED grew up in a conservative family with a deep interest in arts, history and law, and where reading was a requisite to education. Over the years he has actively participated in politics at the civic, provincial and federal levels in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. 

"The lust for power tends to overcome adherence to principles, so I am at times critical of conservative party actions."


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