Brent VanParys

Staunchly Canadian. Despise lies. Prefer respectful debate.
Retired Partner - BDO Canada LLP
Business Transition Specialist. Family Enterprise Adviser.

[Matt @m_caygee]

Land consumed by forest fires in 2026 (hectares)

Canada: 2.3 million

USA: 3.6 million

What was that about containing fires??

[B R Ʌ D 🇨🇦🍁 @BradIsCanadian]

I think the funniest part about all this is all these Americans crying about the smoke truly believe there isn’t a singular forest fire in the USA 😂

In 2026 so far:

Canada:
~3,137 wildfires

United States:
~39,764 wildfires

Maybe they should manage their forests. Am I right?

[David Wallace-Wells @dwallacewells]

As American politicians rage about Canadian wildfires spreading smoke into our airspace, American wildfires are jumping the border into Canada.

[ProudCanRobz 🇨🇦 @RMapleCan]

In 2020, smoke from the California wildfires suffocated Canadian cities and towns. What did Canada do? Canada sent hundreds of firefighters, water bombers and other crews/equipment to support the US fire fighting efforts.
Same in 2025!

Canada is a good neighbour!

[Brent VanParys @bvanparys]

@kinsellawarren My language would be much stronger.

[Donna L. Byers Artist/Author #smokefleet🎨🌊💙⚖ @D_ByersArtist]

From Osoyoos BC: As you can see, thick smoke is rolling in from the south & the smell of forest fire is strong. This isn't from a fire in Canada, it's from a big fire in Nespelem, Washington state, but we're not complaining. Know why? Because we understand how fire, wind, & the jetstream work. Hoping our southerly neighbors in Washington stay safe & obey evac orders. Prayers up for those in harm's way.

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence of Finland: Canada really hit our radar screen in security and defence when, after Russia invaded Crimea, Canada took over the forward land forces lead in Latvia. Canada really projected stability in the Baltic Sea and in our eyes, Canada became a Baltic Sea power and NATO's eastern flank power.

[Brent VanParys @bvanparys]

@NS_CanadaStrong Canada is NOTHING like the USA. If that is what you are looking for Tom, try elsewhere. Or come here and enjoy a culture that is unique and special. Please ditch the shirt before you come.

[Emoluments Clause @Emolclause]

#BREAKING: Legendary #Maddow: “It was supposed to open Friday, it is not open because Trump says he does not want it open. When this bridge does open some day, if Trump ever lets it open, you should know that there is a competing bridge a little way down the river, a privately-owned very old very congested toll bridge that will likely LOSE some of its traffic…because of competition. It will lose some of its traffic to this pretty, brand new bridge that has just been built. The family that operates the competing old bridge, earlier this year, made a $1 million donation to Donald Trump’s super pac. In short order, a member of that family then got an in person meeting with Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The White House and the pac say that was just a coincidence…but after the million dollar donation, he gets this meeting, and then the SAME day of the meeting, Howard Lutnick calls President Donald Trump and then Trump suddenly discovers new supposedly trade-related reasons why he’s now suddenly against this bridge, even though previously he has been for it.” 🤦‍♀️

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

🚨NEW: Kerry Kennedy has announced Late Show Host Stephen Colbert is the recipient of the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his advocacy for free speech and speaking truth to power.

RETWEET to congratulate Colbert on this honor!

[Brent VanParys @bvanparys]

Canada invested billions in the Gordie Howe bridge on the strength of a deal between allies and partners. The partner now threatens to renege on the deal and seize Canada's assets. Who in their right mind would continue to invest with this partner?

[Brent VanParys @bvanparys]

The separatist faction does not have a mandate from Albertans to negotiate assistance from the US. They are a fringe group of insurrectionists plotting to destabilize and harm Canada. Their actions are criminal. Speak up. We stand with Alberta Canadians.

[Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd]

🚨 NEW: One of the largest COVID-19 vaccine studies ever (28 MILLION people in France) just dropped.

Results?
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
• Vaccinated people had lower risk of death from any cause.
In short: mRNA vaccines weren’t just safe — they were protective across the board. 🔥📉

[Jeffrey Luscombe @JeffreyLuscombe]

Why aren’t Canadians filling our lousy hotels and crappy restaurants asks America.

[Fed Up! @valhuntbeauty]

Just so we’re clear! 👇🏾 #DemsUnited

[Sigurdur Nordal @essenviews]

U.S. border officer speeds toward a Canadian tourist, yelling, 'Never come to the U.S. again!'

[BNO News Live @BNODesk]

NEW: Reporters at the Pentagon have been told they can no longer report information which has not been approved. Those who refuse will lose their press credentials - WaPo

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

🚨BREAKING EXPLOSIVE!

In a hidden video, Trump's DOJ Deputy Chief brags the FBI is redacting Republican names and only leaving Democrats in the Epstein files; he also ADMITS Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to "keep her mouth shut."

THIS IS CRIMINAL.

[Melanie D'Arrigo @DarrigoMelanie]

When politicians can be bought, every vote becomes an auction.

[Morgan J. Freeman @mjfree]

Let this sink in…