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The speaker claims that law c 69 guarantees there will not be a one-stop shop because it requires the Canadian government to duplicate regulations. They argue that there should be strong rules enforced once, rather than multiple levels of regulation. The speaker states that it currently takes seventeen years to get a major project approved in Canada. They assert that in the last ten years, Canada has had the worst economic growth and cannot afford a fourth Liberal term.

To reduce the federal bureaucracy, we must recognize that many regulations are illegitimate. The executive branch has created numerous rules unlawfully, and acknowledging this is key to shrinking its size. This approach could effectively curb the bureaucracy's illegal actions and ultimately save the country. The growth of the federal government is relentless, as institutions inherently aim to protect and expand themselves. It's rare to hear suggestions about significantly reducing its size, but even a modest cut could transform foreign policy, the economy, and culture. There is potential for meaningful change.

The cost of maintaining Trudeau's proposed 100,000 new hires is significant. As of 2023, Canada’s federal public service employs nearly 360,000 individuals. Over the next 20 years, sustaining this workforce will cost taxpayers close to $1 trillion. This immense figure emphasizes the unsustainable nature of the federal bureaucracy and highlights the pressing need for reform.

The federal government is overspending, with deficits hitting record highs due to wars, welfare, and interest on debt. Tax revenue is not keeping up with spending, leading to a ballooning national debt. Interest payments on debt are consuming a large portion of tax revenue, making the situation unsustainable. The government shows no signs of cutting spending, leading to predictions of inflation, defaults, and debt crises in the future. This financial Ponzi scheme could end in disaster if not addressed soon.

The massive bloat in government spending allows politicians to hide their pet projects. For example, Stacey Abrams' climate group, with a revenue of only $100, is slated to receive $2 billion. There's outrage over Elon Musk's team accessing IRS data, yet the Biden administration allowed 53 unpaid researchers and students full access to the American people's data at the IRS. They're okay with waste, fraud, and abuse as long as their special interest groups are funded and their ideology is promoted, regardless of the will of the American people. Our country can't survive this. We are thankful that Donald Trump and his team are saying enough is enough and will begin the process of restoring a constitutional republic.

Canada is facing economic challenges, with stagnant wages, soaring inflation, and high house prices. The Fraser Institute survey highlights 24 ways Canadians are struggling, including stagnant wages, with the average Canadian earning $18,000 less than an American. The OECD predicts Canada will be the worst performing advanced economy until 2060. Business investment has declined since Justin Trudeau came to power in 2014, while government spending and debt have doubled. Government workers are growing at a faster rate than the private sector, with Canadian taxpayers paying the salaries of 4.1 million government employees. Government-run healthcare has also collapsed, with long wait times for treatment. Canadians are increasingly dissatisfied with the size of government and high taxes, blaming Trudeau. There is hope for change in the upcoming federal election, but unions pose a challenge. Dark days are ahead for Canadians and potentially Americans as well.

We are going to Washington DC. Eight years ago, Trump promised to drain the swamp, referring to the Washington bureaucracy. However, under his presidency, government size increased, with more employees and nearly doubled spending, contributing to a soaring budget deficit. Programs like the farmers to families food box cost taxpayers billions. Despite claiming to empower women and cutting some spending, many initiatives only expanded the swamp. Once government programs are established, they are hard to eliminate, creating new lobbyists and constituencies. Trump acknowledged the swamp's depth but continues to promise to drain it if re-elected. Critics argue that increasing government jobs contradicts the goal of draining the swamp, suggesting privatization as a better solution. Ultimately, government control over many sectors leads to inefficiency, and real change requires reducing government involvement.

This election is about the heart and soul of the country's economy. Canada's economy only grew 1.4% in a decade, which is unprecedented. Gerald Butts was instrumental in helping Trudeau win and is now helping Carney's campaign. Butts was the policymaker behind Trudeau, who was an "empty suit." Butts is determined to turn Canada into a green utopia with no energy, pipelines, or resource development. He wants to take carbon taxes off the consumer and double down on business, making Canada the most uncompetitive place to invest. It is claimed that Canada cannot survive economically with these policies.

You're being taxed through government spending, whether directly or indirectly, leading to inflation or wasted money. The Department of Government Efficiency aims to address this issue. Our goal is to reduce government interference in your finances.

To control pension costs, we need to limit the growth of our retirement income system. The government has already taken steps to reduce healthcare spending, and now we must do the same for pensions. Stephen Harper's government raised the retirement age from 65 to 67 without prior campaign promises, cutting benefits for seniors. The conservatives are likely to do the same in the future.

Justin Trudeau has significantly increased Canada's federal workforce to create an illusion of job growth amid economic challenges. This public sector hiring, which has added about 100,000 federal employees since he took office, allows the government to showcase employment gains. However, it imposes a substantial long-term financial burden on taxpayers, costing approximately $8.2 billion annually at an average salary of $82,000 per employee. This approach raises concerns about the sustainability of such growth and its impact on the economy.

Canada's tax system heavily burdens the average worker, with $22,376 taken annually from a $55,000 income through various taxes, including income tax, employment insurance, and property taxes. This leaves only $32,624, which is further diminished by a 13% sales tax, reducing purchasing power to $28,380. Essentially, workers spend half the year working for the government. In return, they face a government that has restricted freedoms, imposed health mandates, and overseen a failing healthcare system, rising crime rates, and homelessness. There are concerns about legislation targeting free speech and plans to eliminate private car ownership by 2030. The current governance is seen as a threat to the freedoms fought for by previous generations.

Canada's federal bureaucracy is nearly twice the size of the US when adjusted for population. If Canada had a population of 345 million, it would employ about 3.1 million bureaucrats, compared to 1.8 million in the US. Notably, Canada has more federal government employees but significantly fewer military personnel. While the US focuses on defense and national security, Canada has shifted resources toward a growing administrative state, resulting in a large number of bureaucrats who are not contributing to economic productivity.

The government will always spend whatever taxes yield and more. Government is currently too large, with programs that don't work and cause more harm than good. We don't need new government programs. We need to eliminate the ones that aren't effective.

Corruption in Canada is alarming. Recent hearings revealed that Annette Vashuran, chair of the Liberals' green fund, was chosen by the prime minister's office despite her connections to companies that had already received over $12 million from the fund she oversees. After her appointment, these companies received an additional $36 million in taxpayer money, highlighting a clear conflict of interest. The green fund is currently under investigation for misappropriating around $150 million, with many similar funds likely facing similar scrutiny. Meanwhile, Canadians are paying more in taxes than for housing, food, and clothing combined, indicating that corrupt politicians are draining resources needed for citizens' basic survival. This situation goes beyond mismanagement; it borders on criminal activity.

This budget is likely the worst since 1982, leading us in the wrong direction for raising Canadian incomes and improving well-being in the medium term.

History shows government spends all tax revenue plus more. Government is too big, its programs aren't working, and it's doing more harm than good. No additional government programs are needed; existing, ineffective ones should be eliminated.

Improving government is incredibly difficult. The most difficult challenge is overcoming entropy, a battle physics tells us is impossible to win. The second most difficult is overcoming bureaucracy. It's a monumental struggle; bureaucracy is the penultimate battle in the fight for better government.

Canada needs a change in leadership, as the current situation is dire. The capital flight and decline in GDP per capita over the past eight and a half years are attributed to Trudeau's policies. His actions have severely harmed the country, and recovery will take decades. It's crucial for him to step down, as even his own party is urging him to leave. The focus now should be on fixing the country and moving forward.

Our government needs new incentives for bureaucracy to adapt and improve since they can't fail like individuals can. The technology revolution has changed private organizations, but our government is lagging behind. Our financial systems are outdated, unable to track trillions of dollars in transactions, and information sharing is hindered by incompatible technological systems.

The speaker claims that law C-69 guarantees there will not be a one-stop shop because it requires the Canadian government to duplicate regulations. They argue that there should be strong rules enforced once, rather than multiple levels of regulation. The speaker states that it currently takes seventeen years to get a major project approved in Canada. They assert that in the last ten years, Canada has had the worst economic growth and cannot afford a fourth Liberal term.

Governments now take nearly half of every dollar earned, with many taxes hidden in business costs, ultimately paid by consumers. Tax reform is needed to simplify the system, making it easier for individuals to understand their obligations without needing legal help. The government has become overly complex, with public employees influencing policy more than elected officials. Special interest groups often hinder progress, pushing agendas that can raise costs unnecessarily. To combat inflation, a balanced budget is essential, requiring lawmakers to pair spending proposals with tax plans. People often support programs without realizing the true costs. The current regulatory system places the burden of proof on individuals, complicating accountability. There's significant waste in government spending, and a realignment of political parties could help clarify their distinct values and responsibilities.

Prolonged peacetime leads to increased bureaucracy and government growth. Regulations multiply yearly, and war historically serves as a necessary, albeit undesirable, reset. To avoid this, we've created a Department of Government Efficiency. We'll streamline regulations at the executive level, requiring Congressional consent for law changes. Our goal is to eliminate harmful regulations, downsize government, and balance the budget. This is incredibly difficult; past attempts have failed, and we may not succeed this time.

Canada is facing a housing crisis, with skyrocketing prices and a shortage of affordable homes. Many young people can't afford to buy a home and are forced to rent, but even renting has become unaffordable. Homelessness is on the rise, with people living in their cars or in homeless shelters. The government's deficit spending and excessive borrowing have contributed to inflation and higher interest rates. Additionally, government regulations and red tape have made it difficult to build new homes, further exacerbating the housing shortage. To address the crisis, the government should cut spending, cap government waste, and incentivize home building by tying federal infrastructure funding to the completion of new homes.

The federal government isn't a company to dismantle like on Shark Tank; it must be run constitutionally, and the current administration is restoring services and jobs that have been disrupted. The government is fat and hasn't been scrutinized for a century. Finally, someone is willing to address the waste. However, cuts aren't deep enough. In private equity, when fixing a bankrupt company, you must cut severely and quickly, even 20% more than initially planned, then rehire to minimize trauma. There's so much waste in the federal government that needs addressing. You can't be surgically precise when auditing the government. You have to cut more because you don't know where all the waste is. We've never audited the government before.