MacKenzie Wilson

Husband and father first, cultivator of lasting relationships, a sports lover & Real Estate Investor.

[MacKenzie Wilson @macbwilson]

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[MacKenzie Wilson @macbwilson]

@TrumpDailyPosts @grok what was the original trade agreement if any prior to the recent tariffs?

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If 🇺🇸 sinks, we all sink

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[Dan Knight @DanKnightMMA]

Let’s take a moment to appreciate Justin Trudeau’s brilliant strategy for handling Trump’s latest stunt: tariffs. Trump, in true Trump fashion, threatens to slap a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, because apparently, Canada is responsible for all of America’s problems—from border security to fentanyl. And Trudeau’s response? A $150 billion countermeasure plan that includes the possibility of crippling Alberta’s energy sector. Genius! Except one small problem: Alberta said, ‘No thanks.’

Why wasn’t Alberta there? Because Premier Danielle Smith isn’t an idiot. Trudeau’s plan includes export levies on Canadian oil, a move that would essentially tell Alberta to torch its own economy to help Trudeau look tough on Trump. Alberta exports $13.3 billion of energy to the U.S. every month, making it the lifeblood of this country’s economy. But sure, let’s just gamble that away because Trudeau needs a distraction from his sinking legacy.

But Alberta’s refusal isn’t just about this plan. It’s about years—years—of Ottawa treating Alberta like the black sheep of Confederation. Remember the Northern Gateway Pipeline? Trudeau killed it. Energy East? Dead, too. Those projects could’ve given Alberta access to global markets. Instead, Trudeau left the province landlocked, dependent on the U.S., and completely vulnerable to economic extortion like this. And now, after all that sabotage, he expects Alberta to ‘unite’ behind his plan? Please.

And don’t even get me started on Bill C-69. They call it the ‘Impact Assessment Act,’ but Albertans know it as the ‘No More Pipelines Bill.’ This masterpiece of legislation basically made it impossible to build anything that moves oil. And just to twist the knife, Trudeau slapped on a carbon tax—because nothing says ‘we care about your economy’ like making it more expensive to run it.

And then there’s Quebec. Oh, Quebec. The province that’s spent years wagging its finger at Alberta, calling its oil sands ‘dirty energy’ and blocking pipeline projects that could’ve helped the whole country. Meanwhile, Quebec gleefully cashes billions in equalization payments, heavily subsidized by Alberta’s oil wealth. That’s right—the same people who call Alberta the bad guy are more than happy to take their money. And now Trudeau wants Alberta to step up and take one for the team? Give me a break.

Danielle Smith saw this nonsense for what it is: exploitation. She flatly refused to sign onto any plan that includes export levies or energy restrictions. And you know what? Good for her. She said, ‘Federal officials are floating the idea of cutting off energy supply to the U.S. and imposing tariffs on Alberta energy. Until these threats cease, Alberta cannot support the federal government’s plan.’ Translation: Alberta is done being Ottawa’s doormat.

Let’s not forget why Alberta is even in this mess. For nine years, Trudeau’s government has treated Alberta like its personal piggy bank, siphoning billions through equalization payments while doing absolutely nothing—zero—to support its economy. When oil prices collapsed and families were struggling, what did Alberta get? Crickets. Trudeau was too busy virtue-signaling to his globalist pals to care. And now, with Trump threatening a 25% tariff that could cripple Alberta’s economy, Trudeau has the audacity to turn around and ask Alberta to make the ultimate sacrifice. You can’t make this stuff up.

And then Danielle Smith does what any rational leader would do—she heads to Mar-a-Lago to defend her province’s interests. And what does Trudeau’s cabinet do? They lose their minds, clutch their pearls, and call her ‘unpatriotic.’ Unpatriotic? Are you kidding me? This is coming from the same government that has spent nearly a decade treating Alberta like the annoying little sibling of Confederation—good enough to bankroll Quebec’s luxurious equalization payments, but not important enough to actually listen to. And now, after years of kicking Alberta to the curb, they expect Smith to roll over, play nice, and ‘work together’? Please.

Doug Ford says, ‘United we stand, divided we fall.’ Great soundbite, Doug. But unity doesn’t mean asking one province to carry the load while others reap the rewards. Quebec Premier François Legault says, ‘Nothing’s off the table.’ Of course not—Quebec isn’t paying the price. This isn’t unity; it’s a shakedown.

Here’s the reality: Alberta isn’t at the table because Ottawa hasn’t earned the right to ask them to be. You don’t treat a province like an ATM for nearly a decade and then expect them to roll over when you need a favor. Danielle Smith stood up and said, ‘Enough.’ And frankly, good for her.

So here’s the real question: how long does Ottawa think it can keep exploiting Alberta before the province decides it’s had enough? Because let me tell you, when Alberta’s done, it’s not just the energy sector that’s going to feel it—it’s the entire country.

[MacKenzie Wilson @macbwilson]

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[Martin Pelletier @MPelletierCIO]

The avg Cdn family now spends more of its income on taxes (45.3%) than on basic necessities with food, shelter, & clothing combined (35.6%). By comparison, 33.5% of the average family’s income went to pay taxes in 1961 while 56.5% went to basic necessities https://t.co/WE4sakXiDO

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[Mario Toneguzzi @MTone123]

Five more downtown office-to-residential conversion projects to receive City funding. https://t.co/5F0HwAV2LD
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[MacKenzie Wilson @macbwilson]

Well folks this is a long time in the making, I've launched my podcast.

FOR RENT, Conversations to better the rental industry.

Multiple Episodes to start, including Airbnb Arbitrage, Remote Property Management.

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[Danielle Smith @ABDanielleSmith]

It's time, Calgary!

The economic benefits of a new arena and events centre are substantial! Not to mention, we all want to see a playoff Battle of Alberta between the @calgaryflames and @EdmontonOilers in a new rink!

Let's move forward on this. Share if you agree👍
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[Josh Scott @shua_scott]

Toronto's @singlekey_com has acquired San Francisco-based competitor @Naborly in a deal that stands to triple the size of its user base. My colleague Charles and I have the story. #CDNtech https://t.co/35Sz1UeBwQ

[Ben Boissevain @benboissevain]

SingleKey acquires competitor Naborly to take the risk out of renting https://t.co/GUCTJiBOmH via @betakit

[Rich @PatriotLuminous]

I am a 31yo perfectly healthy man. I am a truck driver, volunteer in the community, & was in the process of becoming a firefighter until I refused to take an experimental mystery injection.According to @JustinTrudeau I am a racist, misogynistic conspiracy theorist. #TrudeauMustGo

[Chris Davis @iChrisDavis1]

It's high time
#TrudeauMustGo #TrudeauMustGoNow

[Theo Fleury @TheoFleury14]

Retweet the shit out this everyday this should be trending #TrudeauMustGo

[Viva Frei @thevivafrei]

@JustinTrudeau Let’s confront the rise in hate. You are the hate. We are confronting you. #TrudeauMustGo

[MacKenzie Wilson @macbwilson]

@itsahousingtrap Fantastic read, observations and perspective. Please update us. TIA

[MacKenzie Wilson @macbwilson]

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