Canada’s Greatest Betrayal: A Government That Fails Its Own People

Canada’s Greatest Betrayal: A Government That Fails Its Own People By Lisa Robinson Canadians have every reason to be outraged, yet far too many remain silent. The government that claims to work for us has done more harm than any foreign power ever could. We talk about economic warfare—about the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump—but let’s be honest: the worst economic attack on Canadians has come from within. For years, our government has systematically drained the wealth of its own citizens. Inflation has skyrocketed, making it harder to put food on the table. Poverty is rising, and yet instead of relief, we get more taxes. At every level—federal, provincial, and municipal—our so-called leaders have found new ways to squeeze more money out of us. They claim it’s necessary, that we must pay our “fair share.” But fair to whom? Certainly not to the struggling families being forced out of their homes due to skyrocketing property taxes. Meanwhile, our borders remain wide open. The government spares no expense welcoming illegal immigrants with open arms, providing them with resources while Canadians struggle to afford basic necessities. How is it that we can house and feed those who break our immigration laws, yet we cannot afford to help our own veterans, our seniors, or our working-class families who are barely getting by? And instead of fixing the problem, instead of securing our borders, stopping the flood of drugs, and protecting Canadian lives, our government would rather posture like spoiled children—refusing to act like adults, making everything worse just to avoid admitting Trump is right. If protecting our own country means implementing stricter policies, then do it. Other nations put their people first. Why won’t we? And now, they don’t just want to control our economy and borders—they want to control us. They tell us where to shop, what to buy, where we can travel, all while pretending it’s for our own good. This is government overreach at its worst. Instead of protecting Canadians, they are limiting our choices, our freedoms, and our ability to prosper. It’s no different at the municipal level. Local governments claim they are underfunded, yet wasteful spending is rampant. Public money is thrown at vanity projects, consultants, and bureaucratic bloat, while property taxes continue to rise. And when people start asking too many questions? They silence them. They put rules in place to stop you from recording meetings, from discussing real issues, from seeing what’s actually going on. They don’t want transparency; they want obedience. We saw the same thing during COVID. Instead of offering real help to small businesses, our government let them die. They crushed family-run stores, mom-and-pop shops, and independent businesses, all while letting the corporate giants thrive. If you were a small business owner, you got lockdowns, red tape, and forced closures. If you were Walmart, Amazon, or Costco? Business was booming. The government didn’t just fail small businesses—they chose to let them fail. Where was Team Canada then? And while Canadians struggle to afford gas, groceries, and heating, where is the government? Jacking up the carbon tax—again. On April Fool’s Day, no less. You can’t make this up. While families are drowning in debt and small businesses are closing, this government thinks now is the perfect time to punish people even further. Are Canadians really okay with this? Where is the outrage? This is the frog-boiling method. Slowly, inch by inch, they strip away freedoms while people remain distracted, hoping things will go back to normal. But this is the new normal—unless we wake up and put a stop to it. This isn’t governance. This is exploitation. It’s time Canadians recognize that the greatest threat to our economic survival isn’t coming from abroad—it’s coming from our own elected officials. Councillor Lisa Robinson, “The People’s Councillor”