Canada’s elites love to clutch their pearls about America. Jonathan Kay recently noted that even Canadian centrists and conservatives increasingly view the U.S. with disdain, muttering about dysfunction and decline. New York Magazine even splashed a July cover story claiming anti-American “resistance” is now woven into Canadian culture. The subtext is clear: the maple-leaf class sees itself as more sensible, more civilized, more stable than the gun-toting republic to its south.
But then, inevitably, Canada steps forward with a story that reminds us exactly why we don’t need their pity. Case in point: the city of Hamilton, Ontario, is moving to ban home security cameras that can “see” beyond your property line. That’s right—while crime climbs and ordinary families worry about break-ins, Canadian authorities are worried that a Ring doorbell might capture a few seconds of footage from the sidewalk out front.
NEW: Police chief in Canada calls on all residents to comply with the criminal home invader if they ever find themselves in such a situation – and DO NOT fight back.
“The best defense for most people? Comply.”pic.twitter.com/xYOqWhauu1
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 3, 2025
Think about how absurd that is. In the United States, millions of homes have cameras on porches, garages, and driveways—not to snoop, but to deter package theft, to identify trespassers, and yes, to provide crucial evidence when crimes occur. Police often rely on such footage to solve cases. But in Hamilton, the priority isn’t protecting homeowners—it’s restricting them. Because nothing says “civil society” like handcuffing citizens who are simply trying to protect their own property.
This isn’t about privacy. It’s about a worldview. Canada already forbids its citizens from carrying firearms for self-defense. Now even passive tools like cameras are being treated as suspicious. The result? Citizens are left defenseless twice over—unable to deter crime with a weapon, unable to document crime with a camera.
OMG City of Hamilton issues an ORDER to a resident to remove security cameras from his home. WHAT
Time to put even more up pic.twitter.com/NBS1q5wvYN
— Melissa (@MelissaLMRogers) September 6, 2025
Meanwhile, the same Canadian commentators who look down on American dysfunction are presiding over policies that would make any sane person laugh. Hamilton is telling its citizens, in effect: trust the government to protect you, but don’t you dare protect yourself—or even record what’s happening on your street.
So when Canada claims moral high ground and sneers at America, forgive us if we don’t take it too seriously. Because if the “civilized alternative” is banning a doorbell camera while leaving neighborhoods more vulnerable to crime, maybe Canada should spend less time pitying the U.S. and more time cleaning up its own house.
Canada has gone full communist. Disarmed citizens, no cameras, total control. At this point, why even consider them an ally? Their laws protect criminals, not their own people.
— MAG1775 (@realMAG1775) September 9, 2025
