Indigenous Blockades Are Still Holding Canada Hostage — And It’s Killing Us All

Alright, enough tiptoeing around the obvious. Indigenous blockades in Canada? They’re not heroic acts of resistance—they’re giant, stubborn roadblocks that stop everything from pipelines to railways, and yeah, they’re costing us dearly. Not just you and me, but Indigenous communities too. Shocking, I know. But first a word from today’s sponsor:

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Here’s the cold, hard rant: Canada’s missing out on billions because some folks think throwing a hissy fit and shutting down roads is the way to protect “land rights.” Meanwhile, good people can’t get to work, businesses can’t move product, and housing shortages keep Indigenous families living in conditions that would embarrass any 1950s sitcom.

Don’t get me wrong: Indigenous rights are a thing. They deserve respect. But respect doesn’t mean parking a semi-truck on a railway and telling the whole country to wait while you bang your drum. If you want a seat at the economic table, stop thinking blocking progress will get you a bigger slice of pie—build the damn bakery instead.

And let’s not forget the epic government double-standard. When truckers tried the same tactics in 2022? The government swooped in with the Emergencies Act faster than you can say “freedom convoy.” But for Indigenous blockades lasting months? Well, that’s apparently “legitimate resistance” and we all just have to grin and bear it.

News flash: Canada’s future isn’t decided by who shouts the loudest or whose picket signs cause the most delays. It’s decided by who builds the infrastructure, creates the jobs, and grows the economy for everyone—including Indigenous folks who keep getting left behind while blockades block progress.

So, to everyone tired of the standoff: want real solutions? Stop the endless protests that freeze millions in investment and jobs. Work together to actually get stuff done. Because prosperity isn’t some exclusive club, it’s a party that needs everyone invited on time—not fashionably late with a blockade.

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