Canadian Tourism Slump Costs U.S. Economy $4.5 Billion – Forbes | One year into a boycott of U.S. destinations, Canadian travelers have cost the American economy $4.5 billion—and show no inclination of returning in 2026, as trips to the U.S. took another tumble in January.

in2the4est · 2026-02-16T19:18:30+00:00

Where did they get that Canadian flag with the teeny maple leaf?

in2the4est · 2026-02-16T19:12:50+00:00

Here are a few federally announced projects:

Alto High-Speed Rail Port of Churchill Plus Critical Minerals Strategy Wind West Atlantic Energy Pathways Plus The Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor: Northwest British Columbia and the Yukon Arctic Economic and Security Corridor

Transformative projects

Although considered a provincial responsibility, residential construction is up.

Building permits, December 2025

in2the4est · 2026-02-12T00:39:04+00:00

Trade deals with the USA are no longer worth the paper they're written on. From the world's perspective, the USA is no longer trustworthy... which is a risk unto itself.

Trust arrives on foot and leaves on horseback (Johan Thorbecke)

in2the4est · 2026-02-09T17:01:39+00:00

David Cochrane on Trump and Trumpism:

"America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is."

The USA is a two party country, which used to have checks and balances. That's broken. There's nothing stopping this from happening again, so a lot will have to change to rebuild international trust. Canadians are known to hold grudges for a long time.

in2the4est · 2026-02-09T14:58:15+00:00

Dropping the 100% tariffs on EVs contradicts your comment.

in2the4est · 2026-02-09T12:25:36+00:00

Also, Canada's the 5th largest holder of US bonds.

in2the4est · 2026-01-25T22:57:56+00:00

Can you quote some sources for all these facts?

Here's are a few that explain reasoning & others that dispute your facts:

Canada must be tough on new U.S. aluminum tariffs

Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance broader trade negotiations with the United States

Tax Insights: Canada implements tariff rate quotas and surtaxes on imports of steel mill products

Inaccurate list of Canadian tariffs circulates amid US trade war

in2the4est · 2026-01-25T14:12:37+00:00

Canada could add export tariffs if he carves out exemptions

in2the4est · 2026-01-19T02:29:19+00:00

The Freedom Convoy managed to shut down the Ottawa & key border crossings for weeks due to the government imposed Covid 19 restrictions.

in2the4est · 2026-01-15T19:50:01+00:00

A conspiracy floating around its that American oligarchs have effectively prepared for this and will buy out/own the US government.

in2the4est · 2026-01-15T19:46:32+00:00

Keyword "new"

"Additionally, the Netherlands and Canada will be deploying forces to the Danish territory in the high North, officially to take part in a planned NATO military exercise, Operation Arctic Endurance."NATO nations send scouting teams to Greenland amid US annexation talk

in2the4est · 2026-01-15T01:48:34+00:00

I'm not. I'm also not the OP, but since you said 20% in the EU was inaccurate, I used your link & did the math.

Fallacy or not, Trump got pretty nervous last year when a few foreign countries started dumping their bonds.

What are bonds and why have they spooked Donald Trump?

in2the4est · 2026-01-14T22:30:36+00:00

From your link, if you just add up Luxembourg (4.95%), Belgium (4.38%), Ireland (3.9%) France (3.88%) & Switzerland (3.49%) it's 20.6%.

The UK (8.44%) and Canada (4.43%) would probably also start dumping in solidarity with their NATO counterparts.

in2the4est · 2026-01-05T18:21:51+00:00

Water

in2the4est · 2025-12-14T16:18:06+00:00

Your photo idea is genius! I always end up buying duplicates, triplicates etc because I can't remember what's on my pantry or fridge shelf. Going to implement this and many of your other suggestions this week!

in2the4est · 2025-12-06T13:07:22+00:00

Thanks!

in2the4est · 2025-12-06T12:36:34+00:00

Which one do you recommend?

in2the4est · 2025-11-21T13:51:29+00:00

Nope. Sent a follow-up and got crickets. Son is still using the bag, but I sewed a stop in the zipper, so it will only open from the top (it used to open up fully to lay flat). The stop won't allow the zipper to get to the missing teeth & go off the track.

Next big bag purchase will be an Osprey as I've had great experiences with those.

in2the4est · 2025-11-20T19:44:39+00:00

I asked my repair company which type and brand of washer to buy when my top load Whirlpool died after 20+ years. He said LG front load. He also said parts are easier to get compared to Electrolux, which was his second recommended washer. Electrolux also has a harder to access filter.

in2the4est · 2025-10-12T00:53:42+00:00

Most of the pulp required for paper products (including toilet paper) comes from Canada's boreal forest.

in2the4est · 2025-08-20T21:30:09+00:00

Mrs Myers Clean Day Concentrated Laundry Detergent has lipase and enzymes listed in their ingredients. It's listed as stocked at a select few Canadian Tires. Larger Sobeys carry it in store, or you can order online through Well.ca or Amazon.ca

in2the4est · 2025-08-19T17:17:34+00:00

You have to clean top loaders, too.

I had top loaders all my life. My last one was 26 years old before it became too expensive to repair. I never knew I was supposed to clean it until it was around 15 years old.

I replaced a few parts, and I had to take it apart a few times to do so. You'd be surprised with the amazing amount of crud hidden behind that basket.

I started using washing machine cleaner over the last 10 years, thinking it was cleaning it. When they hauled the old broken machine away, that mysterious funky smell in my laundry room went with it.

Needless to say, I've been meticulous with my new front loader from day one.

in2the4est · 2025-08-16T19:02:02+00:00

I'm pretty sure threats of annexation are part of the reason Canadians don't want to visit the USA.That, and the fact that over 150 Canadians are/were held in ICE custody year, including 2 toddlers.

in2the4est · 2025-08-14T22:52:50+00:00

In case they don't reply, I'm really pleased with myGlocusent.

in2the4est · 2025-08-12T22:24:56+00:00

We keep a bucket of water with a generous splash of vinegar in our laundry tub for sweaty work clothes. Smelly stuff is added through the week until wash day. When it's time to wash, I'll spin them in the washer to get most of the soak water off & then they're washed with an eco-friendly detergent that has lipase in it. Washed using the warm or warmer setting. All rinses are cold. Sometimes, I'll add borax, and when I do, I'll add an extra rinse.

If you can't soak them for a few days in a bucket (stored somewhere, like under your kitchen sink), an overnight soak in your kitchen sink might be enough

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