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Sheron50:
Where exactly in the write-up did the writer compare carney to tinubu ? From what I can see, the writer was simply trying to correct your approach of telling people to move to the U.S. just because they disagree with government policy.I believe someone who can engage in conversations objectively, without sentiment, should not make such a statement.

Anyway l have a question for u!
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s asset disclosure shows that, among 567 organizations held in an account managed by a third party, roughly 91.6% were U.S.-based companies. So, if he believes so strongly in Canada’s economy, perhaps he should have close the blind trust and move more of those funds into Canada atleast as an economic expert, as you said.

Pls Reply politely ,maturely non-baised and not as govt official

the write up I responded to , the one that actually made me contribute on this thread compared Carney to Tinubu and had all the talking point the conservatives spew on twitter and TikTok . You can go search for it, the move to US was for the person painting the US with no problem of its own. Well it’s in a blind trust now , he doesn’t know how it’s been managed anymore, one can’t have assets in a blind trust and still control it

jedisco:
Hehe @conservative propaganda.
It always surprises me that the default for many here is to moan about Canada, always blame Carney and praise Trump/Maga.

Negotiating a good trade deal involves wrangling and weighing strengths and weaknesses on both sides. Despite very strong ties, it still took the UK and Australia several years to eck out a deal.
Arriving on a bent knee is not a national solution to Trump. The UK with much leverage tried it and got little or nothing out. The EU started on that path until it became obvious they were getting nothing out.

If Canada acquiesces and gets a very bad deal, you can be sure those asking Carney to bend the knee would still blame him

of course they would. Nothing can ever be good in their eyes because they don’t want to see the good

affoncad:
Surely Part of that mindset you have may come from growing up in nigeria , where years of poor leadership ,military dictatoship,corruption,nepotism made many people see government decisions as something to endure rather than question. But now, as a Canadian resident, you should understand that in a democracy, policies are meant to be debated and challenged, not blindly trusted. Pointing out economic realities or policy weaknesses does not mean you telling someone should move to the U.S.; it simply means they understand accountability and critical thinking. Please debate with maturity and facts, not sentiment shaped by your bad leadership experience from ur background.

lol, comparing Mark Carney to Tinubu is critical thinking? Tell me any country in the world that is not feeling the aftermath of COVID 19, the war, late stage capitalism and the US tariffs. There is affordability issues everywhere.
Of course policies are meant to be debated , no one is disputing that but the current government listens and has actually addressed all the pain points Canadians has pointed out. Reduced temporary residents, cut taxes , working on affordability issues, cutting GST for first time home buyers, improving trade deals and seeking investments all around the world. He is even planning to make Canada join the EU.

Now rubbishing all his efforts, comparing Canada to Nigeria and painting US as the best country in the world with no issues of its own is just been myopic and just regurgitating conservative propaganda.

We know Canada suffered few years of set back compared to other G7 countries, but the new prime minister is clearly fixing that and Canada has a strong future with him in place as compared to the US with trump, do you even know how much he has spent on this war and the expensive weapons that has been depleted that would take years to replace? In the same US parents can’t afford healthcare for their children?

That is critical thinking, taking into consideration all factors and current progress made , not balant rubbishing of the country. No come dey gaslight me because I come from Nigeria and saying bad governance is making me feel Canada is not the worst country in the world . You are the one been condescending and judgemental here.

geekybabe:
lol. US a sinking economy? Deliberately avoided quoting your previous post. But whatever. It’s very obvious that you don’t have enough information before joining this dialogue. Just vibes and sentiment.

I moved from Nigeria in 2016 to SA. I moved from SA to canada in 2024. I’ve been to the U.S. multiple times. I was still in New York 2 weeks ago. And I’ll gladly move to the U.S. with a blank Cheque, even without a lined up job.

I’m pretty sure millions of young Canadians and immigrants will do the same if given the opportunity. Almost all cs and finance grads in top Canadian schools have plans to move to the U.S. once they finish. Because they just know they stand a better chance.

It’s called the greatest country in the world and the largest economy for many reasons. It’s ok if you don’t understand the numbers.

I read your diary , so I know your opinion and your travel history before your comments here. Babe just go now and have a family there. You will understand the difference soon. I am commenting on vibes and sentiments, you 100% don’t have the information I have. From news on the current team for the CUSMA negotiation , to the US growing deficits, internal trading accusations, the impact of the war on US economy, the staged assassination, Canada’s recent economic growth despite all challenges, the useless “MOU’s” been signed according to you, the largest cross carpeting seen in a long while , that had staunch conservatives cross carpeting based on vibes. Babe start a family in the US and experience the sweetness of the greatest economy in the world that is not sinking, with no affordability issues and growing stronger day by day🤣. Anyway, Canada is planning to tax Una wey dey move go US , just an heads up.

geekybabe:
percentage of USA trade with canada : 15%-17%
percentage of Canada trade with USA : 71% - 73%

I know that we are all grateful for coming to Canada and all that. But I really think we should also try to connect and understand the economic and political dynamics of where we now live cos it will directly impact us sooner or later. Stop watching CBC and listening to Canadian boomers. because that is where the propaganda is. Understand trends, patterns, and objectively analyze things.

Hate Trump all you want. Trump is not the prime minister of Canada. Canada has its own deep seated problems that even inter-provincial trade is a bottle neck. Thousands of job are at stake if the US Canada negotiations do not go well. Several businesses in manufacturing , automobile and other industries are already feeling it. The canadian govt can 'Elbows up' all they want, but they will not replace the lost jobs because as we all know, the job situation is already a big problem. Instead, all they can do is keep giving handouts and temporary tax reliefs that are not sustainable. Increasing debts and budget deficit.

The USA has the largest economy in the world. Simple.
All we are saying is that the government does all it can to ensure that people whose livelihoods depend on this US-canada partnership do not lose their source of income overnight. That somehow they can find a middle ground for these businesses to survive.

And please let’s move on from this 51st state narrative. It was a political jab/ banter that was never gonna happen. . Canada is a sovereign nation, a great and rich country. But Its also a nation that must start working to improve the quality of life for its people.

Lol, move to the US then. A lot of Canadians have done that , just move to the US that has the perfect economy and best leadership. You are so quick to point out all the flaws in Canada blaming the prime minister and all even absolving the 51 state statement calling it a joke. Go to US with the perfect economy, best employment figures, no layoffs, full safety of life and property, no crime , best inexpensive healthcare . lol, just go there abeg. After Trump is done with the US Una eyes go clear. Make Canada continue to tie itself to a sinking economy that cannot even handle Iran when it’s obvious the world has changed . Abeg just go to the US .

Sheron50:
Let’s face the truth and put sentiment aside. Canada would likely feel it more because its economy has been heavily tied to the U.S. for decades. The U.S. is Canada’s closest neighbour and biggest export market. In 2025, about 71.7% of Canada’s merchandise exports went to the U.S., showing how deeply connected both economies are. The U.S. also has more leverage because of its larger market, stronger global influence, and wider trade alternatives.

well , the best course of action is not to further deepen that dependence and let it be a source of exploitation every time. Like I said we don’t have access to the info and data the prime minister, who is a seasoned economist has. If he feels this is the best course of action based on information available to him , we have to trust him and not keep hoping and fully depend on the US. Trust the process!

jedisco:
What would you call as an 'unfavourable deal'?
If Carney =Tunubu, then Trump = ?. Or rather, tell me one world leader you'd prefer to be in charge of Canada today.
For example, with the pipelines, he's been working quite hard to get one built to the westcoast but the way Canada is structured doesn't make it easy. I'm fairly new to Canada and can even appreciate that. What would you have him do on this?

No matter how unfavourable you want the next deal between Canada and the U.S to be, acquiescing to Trump at every juncture is not the way to get there. Basic knowledge of deal-making and western politics shows that. Even recent history with Trump has confirmed that he despises weakness.

Talking about an unfavourable deal, Trump has asked Canada to become America's 51st state, is openly courting Alberta's seperation. How much unfavourable a deal would you accept? 80% discount on exported oil or even shutting down our oil production if they ask. How about a special tax on Canadians to be sent over to the U.S to reduce trade deficits?

The complete disconnect I sometimes encounter here when compared to everday Canadians is telling. That we moved to Canada doesn’t mean bending the knee at every corner should be our default.

they consume too much conservative propaganda. The US is our largest partner but Canada is also US second largest partner, losing the free trade would affect them greatly too especially with the expensive war and low approval ratings… losing the trade would make things way more expensive for them too.. this is a negotiation, they use propaganda and all to sway public opinion. The complainants on this thread don’t have all the information. You cannot know more than the current prime minister of Canada, you don’t have access to all the data and classified information they have. Yes, there is an affordability issue, but it’s everywhere, no country is spared, talking like Canada is the worst country on earth is just frustration speaking….

delenet:
You’re 100% spot on about the tax deferral and income splitting. That's coming from the right 'business DNA' for this environment. Most people just see the gross income; they don't see the net-wealth benefits of the structures you just mentioned.

I’m all for group learning my brother! To your point about investing via the business: in Canada, the 'Passive Income' tax rules changed recently. If your corporation earns too much from investments, it can actually reduce your access to the Small Business Deduction. That is a trap many newcomers fall into.

However, as much as I’d love to 'build in public' here, I’ve learned that a blueprint is useless without the context. Discussing a specific business model without knowing a person's financial goals, time, and long-term residency plans here is how people get bad advice.

I prefer to treat business with the same privacy as a 'likita' treats a patient. The 'medicine' for one person might be 'poison' for another.

If you want to dive into the numbers and the system I run, I'd rather take it to the DMs. Otherwise, keep those tax-efficiency points in mind, they are the secret to moving from 'surviving' to 'thriving' in Canada!

I sent you a pm… would like to know more

lanresz:
The implications of this development on Canada is very complex. If the US gets direct access to Venezuela's oil, they would compete heavily with Canadian oil in the Gulf Coast and Pacific Coast. The pipeline systems have been reversed in such a manner that crude oil main flows from North to South and not the other way round. Direct access to cheaper Venezuela's oil will not happen overnight. Global oil and gas companies will have to invest heavily in the sector, which will not happen overnight. It will take time before they have access to the "cheap" crude from Venezuela. Trump has only 3 years left. What matters right now is the person in power when Trump's Presidency is over.

what if he doesn’t leave after 3 years, what if something makes him stay on permanently

SIRTee15:
solution is for canada to seek other alternatives for their products. It's hard but not impossible. over- reliance on america will forever put canada at the mercy of the whoever occupies the white house. If he has a negative dispostion towards canada, there's going to be another economic trouble.
75% of canada exports goes to america, and they are mostly things america can get elsewhere or produce themselves. That's not a symbiotic economic trade. that's a benevolent economic trade agreement from america to canada.
Trump is a business man, he doesn't understand such benevolent trade agreement and sees no reason to continue such.

alternate is for canada to add REAL VALUE TO THEIR EXPORTS TO AMERICA. we should sell to america what they can't get elsewhere or would be too expensive AND IMPRACTICAL for them to seek the products elsewhere.

I just don't understand why Canada cannot invest in electric car battery value chain industry. Canada has a strong natural resource base, its rich in nickel, lithium, cobalt, graphite and others essential for EV battery. The skills needed to build the value chain infrastructure and ecosystem is available. Liase with international investors and partner with strong R& technology companies on EV batteries.
Canada can position itself to be main EV battery supply chain for north america car industry.
But Liberals and their obsession with 'go green and carbon emission target' wont see above potentials. rather will prefer to travel to white house and be begging the Donald Trump to be gentle on canada.

btw, anyone who ships cars from canada to Nigeria to kindly contact me. is the cost dependent on type of cars, make and year?

well, Canada is positioning itself to be a nuclear energy superpower, I personally think the current prime minister has envisioned this and as moved on to other things, that’s why he wasn’t really so keen about oil and gas things they can’t control.

ednut1:
you have to pass the G2 first. Then take the G again. One year wait only applies to those without driving experience from their home country after G1.

thanks so much

Hello everyone. I learnt one can take the G test after passing G1 test if one has the extract . I would like to know what happens if one fails the G test cos I learnt one can only do it once. Does this mean they have to go for the G2 and wait for a year to attempt again?

I would appreciate a response, thanks a lot in advance

Ogeleo:
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Dee60:
THE SONG WAS RENDERED AS A CALL TO PRAYER IN MARCH 2023. Nothing new here.
Social media people at work portraying as if the song was released today!

Are you minding them. They are so desperate to get Christian endorsement they resort to twisting things to suit the situation now. It’s a pity it’s usually the rccg they use to show this Christian legitimacy of their government. They have distributed this fake/distorted news to their media outlets to deceive the gullible ones. They have an active handler here on Nairaland pushing all their propaganda to the front page. They are controlling the media by pushing the narrative they want people to see just to make them look legitimate

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