Only On The Walters Post

These are my own thoughts from what I’ve seen and lived through. I’m sharing them to spark some thinking and honest conversation, not because I have all the answers.

So here’s something most folks haven’t heard about yet, but it’s fast approaching. On May 20, Canada’s new import system (CARM) kicks in. If importers aren’t registered and bonded by then, their goods might get held up at the border. That means you and me could be the ones feeling it on the shelves and at the checkout.

Here are just a handful of things that might slow down if this rolls out rough:

🛒 Groceries

• Cereal, flour, canned goods
• Juice, soda, and bottled water
• Pet food

🥩 Fresh & Frozen Foods

• Fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood
• Dairy and eggs
• Anything perishable — delays mean spoiled loads

🛠️ Everyday Essentials

• Cleaning supplies, hygiene products
• Clothing and footwear
• Hardware, tools, light bulbs

🚗 Auto & Farm Supplies

• Car and truck parts
• Tractor and equipment pieces
• Shop supplies

🏗️ Building Materials

• Lumber, steel, drywall
• Paint, adhesives, fasteners

And here’s the kicker: when the delays hit, I can just about guarantee some folks will start bellyaching, saying “This is Trump’s tariffs again!”
Well — it ain’t.

This has nothing to do with Trump or tariffs. This is a Canadian policy rollout that importers have to comply with, or their shipments won’t clear. Period.

So before the blame train gets rolling in the wrong direction, let’s get the facts straight. It’s not politics — it’s red tape. And unless it’s smoothed out quick, working folks are going to feel it the hardest.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW

Only On The Walters Post

These are my own thoughts from what I’ve seen and lived through. I’m sharing them to spark some thinking and honest conversation, not because I have all the answers.

Honestly, I think this is a great move, as these days, most of the movies and shows coming out of other countries are just plain awful. Same plot lines, same acting style, same everything. My wife and I can usually guess what’s going to happen before the scene even finishes. There’s no real story anymore—just recycled themes with no heart.

We’ve found ourselves turning back to the old classics, shows like Becker, The Bob Newhart Show, and Gunsmoke—those had something special. The writing was sharp, the characters had personality, and even the animals seemed to have a sense of humor. And the kids? Well hell, they could really act, not just pose for the camera.

And for the record, I’m from Canada—and I’ll say this, we could use some fresh, good-quality shows and movies made here too. Truth is, most of what’s coming out of Canada these days isn’t much better. Not much substance, nothing that sticks with you.

So yeah, if this tariff brings focus back to real storytelling, solid acting, and something original for a change, I’m all for it. Hollywood used to have soul, maybe this is what it needs to find it again.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW