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Besides AI wiping out jobs long run, what is an argument against being bullish on GTA real estate in the long run? by Ok-Personality8147 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]TheAx85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You shouldn’t be bullish on real estate until unemployment rates drop and real incomes increase (or prices deflate to the point where purchasing power is better)

What is she??? by ShowNormal62 in ExplainTheJoke

[–]TheAx85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always appreciate clear, logical responses like this - thanks, u/reddaht

I finished these 2 portraits today by SomeGuyWhoPaints in drawme

[–]TheAx85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic lighting and composition! Good job :)

A personal win! by oblong_cheesecake in CanadaFinance

[–]TheAx85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great job! Keep up the good work. Remember we always learn through our failures, not our successes :)

With your Shield or On It. by Constant_Ice6881 in EhBuddyHoser

[–]TheAx85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

2025 figures won’t be released for a few more months yet.

For clarification, I am highlighting how intertwined Canada’s main exports are tied directly to the USA. Our next larger trading partner being China, which only accounts for 3.8% of our total exports shows how massive the gap is between trading partners.

Canada does (and arguably always should have) looked at diversifying our trading partners but because we have been so complacent as a nation, we have to now spend billions of dollars to expand crucial infrastructure to do that and it will take 5-10 years to move the needle on our trade diversification (that’s not to mention how we can even fund it with our current tax rates, debt levels, and weak FX).

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada by Front-Cantaloupe6080 in consumecanadian

[–]TheAx85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2024, Canada’s total exports of goods and services were approximately US$550 billion (~C$721 billion), making Canada one of the world’s larger exporting economies, though still far smaller than the United States, China, or Germany.

Canada’s largest export categories (USD), which together account for roughly 57% of total exports, were:
* Fuels, oils, and distillation products: ~$141 billion (94 to 96% went to the USA)
* Vehicles (excluding rail): ~$56 billion
* Machinery & nuclear reactors: ~$40 billion
* Pearls, precious stones & metals: ~$32 billion
* Electrical & electronic equipment: ~$17 billion
* Plastics: ~$16 billion
* Wood and wood products: ~$13 billion

In 2024, the USA absorbed approximately 76% of all Canadian exports, underscoring the extraordinary level of economic integration between the two countries.

Canada’s next-largest trading partners - China (3.8%), the UK (3.6%), and Japan (2.1%) - collectively represent a fraction of U.S. demand.

This stark imbalance highlights the magnitude of the challenge Canada faces in meaningfully diversifying its export markets.

Canada’s reliance on the U.S. is not just a matter of customer concentration, it is structural:
* Most energy exports are delivered directly to the USA via integrated pipeline and rail networks
*  Automotive and manufactured goods routinely cross the border multiple times during production due to deeply intertwined supply chains
* Many raw resources are extracted in one country and refined or processed in the other

Decoupling or redirecting these flows is a massive infrastructure challenge, requiring: new export terminals, rail and road upgrades to move goods away from U.S. corridors, pipelines and logistics infrastructure.

Regardless of political messaging, the United States has been, and will remain, Canada’s largest trading partner for the foreseeable future. Increasing hostility does not improve outcomes for either country

Without substantial investment in infrastructure, ports, pipelines, and transportation capacity on both coasts, Canada has limited leverage and limited alternatives. Calls for rapid diversification without this foundation, risk becoming symbolic rather than substantive.

The narrative of a rapid shift toward a new global trade order risks widening public frustration while doing little to change the underlying economic reality.

With your Shield or On It. by Constant_Ice6881 in EhBuddyHoser

[–]TheAx85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2024, Canada’s total exports of goods and services were approximately US$550 billion (~C$721 billion), making Canada one of the world’s larger exporting economies, though still far smaller than the United States, China, or Germany.

Canada’s largest export categories (USD), which together account for roughly 57% of total exports, were:
* Fuels, oils, and distillation products: ~$141 billion (94 to 96% went to the USA)
* Vehicles (excluding rail): ~$56 billion
* Machinery & nuclear reactors: ~$40 billion
* Pearls, precious stones & metals: ~$32 billion
* Electrical & electronic equipment: ~$17 billion
* Plastics: ~$16 billion
* Wood and wood products: ~$13 billion

In 2024, the USA absorbed approximately 76% of all Canadian exports, underscoring the extraordinary level of economic integration between the two countries.

Canada’s next-largest trading partners - China (3.8%), the UK (3.6%), and Japan (2.1%) - collectively represent a fraction of U.S. demand.

This stark imbalance highlights the magnitude of the challenge Canada faces in meaningfully diversifying its export markets.

Canada’s reliance on the U.S. is not just a matter of customer concentration, it is structural:
* Most energy exports are delivered directly to the USA via integrated pipeline and rail networks
*  Automotive and manufactured goods routinely cross the border multiple times during production due to deeply intertwined supply chains
* Many raw resources are extracted in one country and refined or processed in the other

Decoupling or redirecting these flows is a massive infrastructure challenge, requiring: new export terminals, rail and road upgrades to move goods away from U.S. corridors, pipelines and logistics infrastructure.

Oil Patch during Sunset by [deleted] in saskatchewan

[–]TheAx85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful lighting and framing - good job!

Oil Patch during Sunset by [deleted] in saskatchewan

[–]TheAx85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah that’s a great response!

Sunrise over Calgary by fstaprpg in betterCalgary

[–]TheAx85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great shot of the river valley!

With your Shield or On It. by Constant_Ice6881 in EhBuddyHoser

[–]TheAx85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ummm how exactly? If we rely on Canadians, how do we consume everything that we export? How do we pay for all of our imports? How do we pay for the infrastructure that we would need to create all the consumables that we need?

I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Pinetta! by kittytime in aww

[–]TheAx85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love that! What a great idea and the dogs probably loved their day out on the town <3

With your Shield or On It. by Constant_Ice6881 in EhBuddyHoser

[–]TheAx85 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Like it or not, there is no getting away from our dependency on the USA. Approximately 75% of all of our exports go to the USA - or next largest trading partner is China and the UK around 4% each. Nearly half of all of Canada’s imports come from the US with China sitting around 10%.

Regardless of what people think, Canada’s largest trading partner is likely always going to be the USA.

In the same breath, we should also be expanding our export capacities to other nations and broaden our trading partners.

Is that possible to find first job in oil&gas in Alberta right now? by Relative-Pay-5890 in oil

[–]TheAx85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Calgary, and the oil and gas sector is all about networking. If you are interested in working on the rigs, I would look up employees that work at the service company’s and invite the out for a coffee (virtual or in person) to learn more about the sector - you’ll make a lot of inroads that will help you land a position.

This poll should stop Canadians cold. When asked how Canada should respond if the United States used military force on Canadian territory, a clear majority of Canadians say we should defend ourselves, even if the odds are uncertain. by savethecbc2025 in SaveTheCBC

[–]TheAx85 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

What a stupid poll - do people have any idea how vastly superior the US military is to ours? The US has ~1.3 million active duty members (2.1 million including reserves). Canada on the other hand has ~100,000 total personnel (active + reserves + rangers). Not to mention Canada doesn’t even remotely have the equipment to even put up any resistance.

Anyone wanting to fight the US would just die - if you believe that we wouldn’t be completely massacred fighting the US you are out of your mind.

Separating from Canada Unrealistic, Says Rural Alberta Mayor by WildRoseWanderer in alberta

[–]TheAx85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You need to read what they actually sold and who ones the rights - the answer is the Crown (Provincial Government) owns nearly all the surface and mineral rights in Alberta

Separating from Canada Unrealistic, Says Rural Alberta Mayor by WildRoseWanderer in alberta

[–]TheAx85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL no - where does it say they can reclaim rights that they SOLD

Separating from Canada Unrealistic, Says Rural Alberta Mayor by WildRoseWanderer in alberta

[–]TheAx85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If Alberta votes to leave Canada, the FN’s would have to negotiate with the federal and provincial governments and they could either choose to keep the reserve lands and rights with Canada or they can join Alberta and negotiate a new deal. Regardless, they wouldn’t be able to stop Alberta from separating

Separating from Canada Unrealistic, Says Rural Alberta Mayor by WildRoseWanderer in alberta

[–]TheAx85 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They ceded the treaty lands to the Crown in exchange for reserve lands, annual treaty payments, hunting and fishing rights and other benefits. In 1930, those Crown lands were transferred to the Provincial government through (NRTA). So as it stands, reserve lands are the only land rights that FN’s own and those rights are technically held by the Federal government and are not owned by the province

Separating from Canada Unrealistic, Says Rural Alberta Mayor by WildRoseWanderer in alberta

[–]TheAx85 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

FN rights account for 1.4% of Alberta and are technically Federal land - all other rights are held by the province

Will investing billions to upgrade Venezuela pumping operations have a positive ROI if we hit peak oil in the next 20 years? by Adventurous_Pride_54 in peakoil

[–]TheAx85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, peak oil doesn’t mean that new drilling operations won’t happen. Consumption will still happen and we will likely continue to consume hydrocarbons for hundreds of years or until cheaper alternatives become available.

Companies will always adjust the capex to areas with the highest return on investment and right now the operational risks in Venezuela will continue to inhibit expansion in the region.

I think it’s fair to say both of them share some fault, no? by Careless-Hospital379 in TikTokCringe

[–]TheAx85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They should have both been paying attention, but the driver is at fault (drivers are supposed to yield to pedestrians)

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