George Orwell Would Have a Field Day in Canada Today George Orwell understood something politicians would rather we forget: control the language and you can influence how people think. Look at Canadian politics. Borrowed money becomes an “investment.” More government spending becomes “compassion.” Preferential treatment becomes “equity.” Political disagreement becomes “division.” Unpopular opinions become “misinformation.” Government failures become excuses for expanding government authority. And when citizens question the official narrative, too often the response is to attack their motives rather than answer their arguments. Orwell warned us about political language designed to conceal reality rather than explain it. Our media should be challenging that language, especially publicly funded broadcasters such as the CBC. Journalism should hold government accountable, regardless of which party holds power. Canada is not Orwell’s 1984. We still have democratic elections, independent courts, and freedom to criticize our government. Those distinctions matter. But democracy requires more than the right to vote every few years. It requires citizens willing to question authority, demand evidence, and reject political double standards. I don’t care whether it’s Liberal, Conservative, or NDP. Apply the same standards to everyone. Orwell’s lesson is simple: When politicians change the meaning of words, citizens need to pay closer attention to the facts. A government that cannot defend its policies without manipulating language deserves more scrutiny, not more trust. Think for yourself. Question authority. Demand evidence. That’s how you keep a free country free.