Justin Trudeau Resigns

 

Justin Trudeau has resigned as Canada's prime minister. The Liberal Party is facing struggles on multiple fronts. Questions are mounting on who will get the leadership of the Liberal Party. This is a major change considering Trudeau has been in office since 2015. While some legislation benefited Canada under his leadership, other policies undermined progress. The concept of postnational state had some unforeseen consequences. Opening the Canada to refugees and more immigration without more accommodation generated public concern. More border crossings were happening at Roxham Road. The economic relations with the United States became more turbulent during the Trump administration. NAFTA was replaced with the United States-Mexica Canada Agreement. CUSMA did not improve the financial situation of the Canadian citizen. Tariffs became a topic of serious discussion. Steel and aluminum were effected the most in Canada. Foreign policy tended to follow a pattern common among western liberals. Canada's attitude toward China became more contentious and the support for the Russia-Ukraine War did not advance Canada's objectives in Europe. A peaceful Europe is better for Canada, rather than  keeping the conflict going. Diplomatic relations with India were in decline during the early 2020s. Much of this is due to India's accusation of Canada's support for the Khalistan  movement. The movement wants to see an independent Sikh state. Canada has a Sikh population, which advocates for a new nation on the Indian  subcontinent . Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could not formulate a policy to navigate these complications of foreign policy. The government could not survive decreasing poll numbers and  election losses. The wave of cabinet resignations demonstrated the frustration with Trudeau's premiership.  

Canada's Wildfires

 

Canada is experiencing a more powerful series of wildfires. The result of this is that the smoke has spread to the United States. Air quality has been poor with haze visible in America. The particulate matter present could be a public health risk. New fires are emerging and firefighters scramble to extinguish them. Canada has a policy of letting fires in remote areas burn out on their own. The problem with that is it still could negatively impact ecosystems. Wildlife living in those habitats might not recover. Currently, there is a total of 584 fires. The total number might not be precise. Analysts assert this is one of the worst fire seasons in Canada's history. Climate change is the culprit in the environmental disaster in Canada. A combination of drought and high temperatures make wildfires more likely. Rain would aid in putting out some of the fires, but the weather forecast does not predict this. Dry and hot weather conditions are going to remain and the government has limited resources. Each province of Canada has to fight fires within its own borders. This is an inefficient and dangerous emergency response plan. A nation wide federal force should be established to handle environmental emergencies. The cause of wildfires include industrial activity, lightening, or some form of human environment interaction. Climate change can no longer be ignored in this equation. Canada must take a different approach to emergency preparation and environmental protection. Other nations have come to assist in fighting the fires. South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, France, Span, Costa Rica, Mexico, the United States, and Portugal have sent firefighters.