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I Contacted the Prime Minister

Before recent events reached their current critical mass, I contacted Prime Minister Trudeau, urging a shift to a ‘wartime footing’ -- a coordinated national response to mounting external threats. I saw the need for all hands on deck, as Canada faced a perfect storm: escalating economic aggression from the U.S., internal political instability, and the accelerating disruption of AI.

The warning signs were there. The rapid advancement of AI is still catching many off guard, but the more immediate and pressing concern was the resurgence of U.S. tariffs and, more alarmingly, increasingly credible rhetoric about annexation. These aren’t just distant possibilities; they are active threats that demand a strong, unified response.

I never expected that a private citizen’s letter would directly influence national policy, but I felt compelled to take a stand. Interestingly, just weeks later, Trudeau established the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, which I only discovered through team member Arlene Dickinson, who referred to it as ‘Team Canada.’ While I obviously can’t claim credit for the understandable coincidence, it was a relief to see movement in the right direction.

Now, more Canadians recognize the urgency of pulling together. I understand why Trudeau resigned—the pressures of the job, compounded by relentless political hostility, are immense. Still, I wish he had stayed the course. With the stakes so high, a leadership race and federal election are dangerous distractions. Right now, there is no one on the political landscape who could have delivered his devastating Feb 2, 2025 response to U.S. tariffs—exactly the kind of leadership we need in this moment. 

Below is the letter I sent to the Prime Minister, along with the official response:

Prime Minister | Premier Ministre <[email protected]>	Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 12:16 PM
To: "******@gmail.com" <*******@gmail.com>
Dear Mr. Trower: On behalf of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your email of December 18, 2024. Thank you for taking the time to write. The Prime Minister always appreciates hearing from people on the issues that are important to them. Please be assured that your comments have been carefully reviewed. Once again, thank you for writing. [xxxx] Executive Correspondence Officer / Agente de la correspondance Executive Correspondence Services / Services de la correspondance de la haute direction ------------------- Original Message ------------------- Date : 2024/12/18 4:42:54 PM Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Canada faces a perfect storm. Rapid AI advancements, economic threats from the U.S., and internal divisions demand urgent action. Your government has prepared us with early investments in AI and infrastructure, but the scale of current challenges requires a shift to a wartime footing. Key threats include: AI Disruption: AI is advancing faster than expected, reshaping economies and jobs worldwide. We must act now to protect Canada’s future. Economic Aggression: Trump’s proposed tariffs and rhetoric on annexation are serious threats. A strong, unified response is critical. Internal Divisions: Provincial leaders must align with federal foreign policy to safeguard national unity. Proposed Actions: Declare a wartime footing and assemble a team aligned with this mission. Expand AI initiatives to include workforce retraining and economic protections. Unite Canadians by framing AI and foreign threats as common challenges. Assert federal leadership in international and domestic relations. Canada’s sovereignty and prosperity are at stake. This is a moment for decisive leadership.