I've served in the Canadian Armed Forces for fifteen years, stationed across the prairies. I love this country deeply, but I can no longer stay silent about what I see happening. Western Canada is being ignored, and it's having a devastating impact.
Our resource economy, the backbone of our region, is being treated as an afterthought. Meanwhile, Ottawa makes decisions that directly undermine the livelihoods of millions of Canadians. I've seen it firsthand, and it's heartbreaking.
As a career military member, I'm forced to remain silent publicly. But someone needs to speak out. I'm speaking out now, anonymously, because the people of Western Canada deserve to be heard.