The Media Plays A Fundamental Role in Canadians’ Distrusting Government

Gaslighting is a term used to describe the act of manipulating someone by psychological means into questioning their own perception of reality. In the context of politics, gaslighting often involves politicians using rhetoric and misinformation to create confusion and mistrust among the electorate. This has been a common practice in Canadian politics, leading to many Canadians being disillusioned with their politicians and calling for a change.

The latest events in Ottawa have once again brought the issue of gaslighting to the forefront. The government is under pressure to take a tough stance on China for allegedly interfering in Canadian elections. But what does “tough” really mean? Does it mean cancelling all trade with China? Does it mean expelling the Chinese ambassador? Does it mean sanctions? Canadians know that it cannot mean war. So, what does it mean?

It is time for politicians to stop gaslighting events and focus on policies addressing Canadians’ needs. This means that they need to stop using rhetoric and misinformation to create confusion and mistrust among the electorate. Instead, they need to be honest with Canadians about the country’s challenges and work together to find solutions.

The National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, Jody Thomas, testified that the last two federal elections were fair and legitimate. Shawn Tupper, Deputy Minister at the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, confirmed that the RCMP is not investigating any allegations arising from the last election. These statements should be reassuring to Canadians who are concerned about election interference. However, some politicians are still calling for further inquiries.

The last federal inquiry by Ottawa was into the use of the Emergencies Act, which was in response to the illegal disruptive Freedom Convoy that terrorized the people in Ottawa for weeks. That inquiry was also called for by Poilievre and cost the Canadian taxpayers a whopping $19 million dollars, and now he wants the RCMP to conduct two more. It is very hypocritical for an elected official to call for prudent spending by the government yet is willing to spend Canadian taxpayer monies on events that the experts say have no relevance.

This seems like a case of selective memory on his part. He served under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who approved the $15.1 billion acquisition of Canadian-owned Nexen Inc. by the Chinese National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC), which is owned by the Chinese government. If Poilievre is truly concerned about election interference and foreign influence, he should also call for an investigation into Harper’s dealings with China.

Canadians are tired of the rhetoric and misinformation coming from politicians and the media. They want their leaders to act like adults and address serious issues in a responsible and honest manner. Fear-mongering, gaslighting, and speculation only serve to create division and erode trust in government.

It is time for politicians to start listening to Canadians and focusing on the policies that matter to them. This means addressing issues like affordable housing, healthcare, climate change, and income inequality. These are the issues that affect Canadians’ daily lives, and they want to see real solutions.

Politicians should be focused on bringing people together, not tearing them apart through wedge politics. This type of politics has no place in Canada. Behind closed doors, Members of Parliament from different parties work together to find solutions to the challenges facing the country. Only in front of the TV cameras do they seem to hate each other.