I think I have to stop reading current events surrounding politics and the Canadian government. It would appear that Justin Trudeau has driven Canada into the dirt in under six months. To this I just shake my head… anything that the government wants to put through takes quite awhile and it’s nearly impossible to make any huge change in such a short amount of time.
Issues with the economy started long before the Liberals took control of the country, but as with anytime a problem hits the country we look to those in power. However, we don’t necessarily look to why something is happening. We’ve been hit hard with the drop in oil prices, but it started in 2014 and simply kept dropping. The Liberals weren’t in power then, it was the Conservatives.
What if in four years we start trending upwards and then we vote out the Liberals? The next government to take over will be praised for their handling of the economy, where as the upturn actually occurred during the others’ time in power. It’s something that happens across history when you read primary sources (items written during that time period) they credit this government for that and are upset with this other government for doing that. Yet, when you look at the larger trends during that time you realize the government being hailed for an economic turnaround actually just inherited an economic climate that had begun to improve from the government before.
There’s this saying that if you voted you’re allowed to complain and if you didn’t you have to keep your opinions to yourself. At the same time, however, the Canadian government is determined by the people, which means the majority of people in Canada wanted this change.
My personal beliefs, regardless of which party I voted for, is that any government which has been in for 10 years or more is in need of a shake up. New ideas and new people involved in the decision making process can provide a renewed vigor for facilitating change and improvement. Everyone has their own ideas about how to achieve success in the future and no one has all the answers, so why not let others attempt to move the country forward using their vision.
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” To have an open mind and be willing to entertain ideas, to be open to discussion and change, is very important. So, why would this not hold true for our government leaders?
We’re all Canadians and our government, although policies differ, are not really all that different, but to be able to have those slightly different ideas of doing things come into action whether in personal lives or on the national level I think is important.
So, whether you agree or not, entertain the ideas. Let them show you what they want to do and see if it works, because in all reality was it honestly working perfectly before? Nothing is perfect. People are always changing and improving how they do things, it’s innovation and it’s how people have evolved over the years. From the Earth is flat to round, from no wheel to having the wheel, from the horse and plow to a tractor, humanity is constantly changing and despite resistance or someone thinking the innovator is crazy, change is a necessity in our world and being open minded is quintessential to improving ourselves.
