Canada is facing a series of interrelated crises that stretch across governance, economics, law enforcement, and public safety. At the heart of these issues is the legacy of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose policies have left deep structural challenges for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to manage.
The Expansion of Canada’s Public Sector Under Justin Trudeau
During his time in office, Justin Trudeau expanded Canada’s public sector by approximately 43%. Much of this growth was in white-collar, work-from-home positions costing taxpayers roughly $100,000 per employee.
This hiring boom was not primarily focused on front-line, blue-collar public services. Instead, it concentrated on bureaucracy. Crown corporations also enjoyed wage increases indexed to inflation, further burdening taxpayers.
These decisions have left the federal government with a bloated structure and an entrenched class of well-paid public servants who form a powerful voting bloc.
Economic Dependence and Political Polarization
Because of the policy overlap between Trudeau and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, many left-leaning votes in the 2025 election went to the Liberals, nearly handing Mark Carney a majority.
In this climate, Canadian politics has grown increasingly polarized. Some Canadians are willing to sacrifice economic stability simply to oppose figures like Donald Trump in the United States. Foreign influence operations, particularly from China’s so-called “50 Cent Army,” exploit these sentiments to influence Canadian political discourse.
The result: a government preoccupied with political messaging while an economic downturn looms.
Judicial Activism and Catch-and-Release
One major consequence of Trudeau-era policies has been the appointment of activist judges. These judges are shaping criminal justice policy in ways that align with “catch-and-release” principles.
A report from Winnipeg illustrates the consequences:
- The Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit has made 730 arrests since 2023—about one a day.
- 85% of these offenders were already on bail, parole, or probation.
- Violent offenders, including homicide suspects, are repeatedly released only to re-offend.
Mayor Scott Gillingham and Police Chief Gene Bowers have called for tougher bail measures and the return of minimum sentences, which were rolled back in 2022 by the Trudeau government.
This revolving-door justice system has caused fear in Winnipeg and driven business owners to consider leaving the city.
The Cost of Welfare and a Culture of Dependency
The expansion of social programs and entitlements has created a culture of dependency. In a system where many receive free housing, utilities, food, and other benefits while paying little or no taxes, there is little incentive to produce or innovate.
As Scripture warns:
“For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: ‘The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.’”
—2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NIV)
When a society rewards dependency and discourages productivity, it becomes vulnerable to economic stagnation and social unrest.
RCMP Pay and Recruitment
During the federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to hire 1,000 new RCMP members, build a new training academy, and increase pay for RCMP cadets.
Currently, cadets are paid only $525 per week during 26 weeks of training—a figure that makes it difficult to attract recruits, many of whom are in their late 20s or early 30s with significant financial obligations.
RCMP leaders and the National Police Federation have called for pay increases to $1,100–$1,400 per week, in line with other police services. However, the government has remained tight-lipped on whether this promise will be fulfilled in the upcoming October budget.
A Country in Decline Without Accountability
Mark Carney’s government faces critical choices. The public sector is bloated, crime is rising under lenient bail policies, and key institutions like the RCMP are struggling to recruit.
Addressing these issues will require leadership willing to confront entrenched interests—from powerful unions to judicial activists—and a return to the principles of responsibility and accountability.
A Christian Perspective
As a Christian, I believe these crises point to a deeper issue: a society that has moved away from God. The Bible is not merely a book of religion; it is also a book of governance, showing time and again the consequences of ungodly leadership.
When a people turn from God, they often end up worshiping false idols—whether ideology, political parties, or human power structures. These idols inevitably fail.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today. Only when individuals and nations turn to Him can true wisdom, justice, and renewal be restored.
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.”
—Proverbs 14:34 (NIV)
Canada’s future will depend not on political speeches or temporary fixes, but on whether its leaders and its people embrace responsibility, humility, and a return to Judeo-Christian values that stand the test of time.
