The time for measured diplomacy and careful consideration has passed. A 25% blanket tariff is not a negotiating position - it is an act of economic aggression against every Canadian family, every Canadian worker, and every Canadian business. This is not a time for timid responses or diplomatic niceties. This is a time for resolute action.

Let us speak plainly: Canada is not some minor player begging for scraps at the table of international trade. We are a G7 nation. We control vital resources, critical transportation routes, and essential supply chains. We are the largest trading partner of the world's largest economy. We are not weak - we have simply chosen to act weak.

Our nation's strength lies not just in our resources or our strategic position, but in the resilience and determination of our people. When you hesitate to use our leverage, when you shy away from confrontation, you do not demonstrate diplomatic wisdom - you betray the trust of every Canadian who depends on you to protect their interests.

Consider:

• Who heats homes in the northeastern United States?
• Who supplies the critical minerals needed for American manufacturing?
• Who ensures North American automotive supply chains function?
• Who stands guard with NORAD over our shared continent?

We do. And it's time we remembered that.

This is not a call for reckless action or needless confrontation. This is a demand for backbone. For strategic thinking. For leadership that understands that protecting Canadian interests isn't optional - it's your primary responsibility.

To those who worry about maintaining good relations: What good is a relationship where one party can threaten the other's economic survival without consequence? What precedent do we set by accepting such treatment? What message do we send to our children about standing up for themselves?

The path forward is clear:

1. Unite our nation behind a strong response
2. Use our leverage points strategically and decisively
3. Show that every action against Canada will face equal reaction
4. Demonstrate that while we prefer friendship, we will not accept subjugation

Our history is not one of submission to bullying. From Vimy Ridge to Juno Beach, Canadians have shown we can stand firm when required. Our economic sovereignty deserves no less vigorous a defense.

The choice before you is simple: Will you be remembered as leaders who protected Canadian interests, or as those who stood idle while our economic sovereignty was threatened? It's time to put up or step down.

Remember: The Americans need us every bit as much as we need them. Perhaps it's time they were reminded of that fact.

With a few posts regarding the crazy that is going down with rCanadaPost, and my own fury after being drug into it to many times this week, I just want to encourage everyone to head down to their local picket lines, and join them!

I've spent 15-20 minutes on my lunch breaks this week joining my locals, and its been a blast. Bring a sign if you want, and be open and supportive. Talk to your carriers! They know you, and most of us don't even know our carriers name. Learn about their concerns, this is about more than JUST wages. It can be nice to bring snacks, or hot drinks, but is not necessary. Mine keep offering me coffee and hot chocolate.

I plan to head down for an hour or two on my day off this week, and keep up my lunch efforts. I encourage you to do the same if you want. If you wonder how to support them, or what you can do...this is it! They will be grateful for your support and solidarity.

I don't know if this is too low effort, but I'm posting it, its the mods problem lol

Adding: if you bring a sign, don't imply you are part of union. Generic STRIKE or NO or I STAND WITH ______ are best. I've been using a I STAND WITH LABOUR for a few years now, but you could stand with your postie or whatever you want.