021 – The Problems with Canada Ep. 5 | How Power and Influence Trump Democracy |
Scandals aren’t the exception in Canada—they’re the system. In this explosive episode, we pull back the curtain on the political rot that’s been allowed to fester in Ottawa for decades. While Canadians struggle, insiders thrive.
We cover:
🔹 The SNC-Lavalin Affair – How Trudeau’s government pressured the Attorney General to protect a Liberal-friendly corporation
🔹 The Senate Expenses Scandal – Fraud, fake housing claims, and public money quietly swept under the rug
🔹 The Charbonneau Commission – Mafia ties, rigged bids, and cash-stuffed envelopes in Quebec’s political class
🔹 Foreign Interference – China and India allegedly influencing nominations, elections, and policy—with no accountability
🔹 Corporate Capture – Multinational giants shaping policy behind closed doors while citizens are left in the dark
🔹 Trudeau’s Resignation – Not the result of justice—just the optics finally collapsing under the weight of corruption
This isn’t about one politician. It’s about a system that protects itself while selling the illusion of accountability.
📺 Catch the full series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOI2rwXMeIVc7rqcYJlvlwifkdazWK17n
📚 Sources & full credits listed in video and below.
🧨 SNC-Lavalin Affair
CBC News – Trudeau broke ethics rules in SNC-Lavalin affair
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/snc-lavalin-ethics-commissioner-trudeau-1.5245510
Ethics Commissioner Report (2019) – Trudeau violated Conflict of Interest Act
https://ciec-ccie.parl.gc.ca/en/
💸 Senate Expenses Scandal
Canadian Senate Expenses Scandal – Wikipedia Overview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Senate_expenses_scandal
CBC News – Timeline: Mike Duffy expense scandal
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mike-duffy-expense-scandal-timeline-1.3072041
🏗️ Charbonneau Commission
Final Report of the Charbonneau Commission (2015) – Executive Summary
https://www.ceic.gouv.qc.ca/en/
The Canadian Encyclopedia – Charbonneau Commission
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/charbonneau-commission
🕵️♂️ Foreign Interference Reports
CBC News – Foreign Interference in Canadian Politics
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-foreign-interference-allegations-canada-1.6755035
The Guardian – Canada finds no traitors but confirms foreign meddling risks
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/29/canada-foreign-interference-china
🏢 Corporate Influence & Trudeau’s Resignation
Reuters – Rise and Fall of Justin Trudeau
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/rise-fall-canadian-pm-trudeaus-political-fortunes-2024-09-05/
The Guardian – Tech billionaires threaten democracy, report says
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/23/amazon-meta-climate-change-democracy
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