"In a world where unpredictability and unreliability have become defining features of U.S. trade policy, Canada has an opportunity to distinguish itself as a country that means what it says and honours its commitments.
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"In a world where unpredictability and unreliability have become defining features of U.S. trade policy, Canada has an opportunity to distinguish itself as a country that means what it says and honours its commitments. That is our reputation and it is an asset, one that must not be compromised through internal discord. We need to be the serious country. The sane country.
This is not an abstract concern. Talk of separatism, whether in Alberta or Quebec, weakens Canada’s position at precisely the wrong moment. Such debates may play well domestically with a narrow audience, but internationally they undermine the perception of Canada as a stable, reliable partner. Investors and trading partners do not take seriously jurisdictions they believe may fracture. The world will not reward self-inflicted uncertainty."
Why Canada needs to play it cool on CUSMA
https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-play-cool-cusma-keep-options-open -
"In a world where unpredictability and unreliability have become defining features of U.S. trade policy, Canada has an opportunity to distinguish itself as a country that means what it says and honours its commitments. That is our reputation and it is an asset, one that must not be compromised through internal discord. We need to be the serious country. The sane country.
This is not an abstract concern. Talk of separatism, whether in Alberta or Quebec, weakens Canada’s position at precisely the wrong moment. Such debates may play well domestically with a narrow audience, but internationally they undermine the perception of Canada as a stable, reliable partner. Investors and trading partners do not take seriously jurisdictions they believe may fracture. The world will not reward self-inflicted uncertainty."
Why Canada needs to play it cool on CUSMA
https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-play-cool-cusma-keep-options-open@dyckron Exactly why our country is being targeted in this way. Worked for Brexit.
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@dyckron Exactly why our country is being targeted in this way. Worked for Brexit.
@chriscorrigan so many useful idiots come to hand almost immediately. Fools really do rush in
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@chriscorrigan so many useful idiots come to hand almost immediately. Fools really do rush in
@dyckron It is so obvious. But that doesn't seem to mater to folks who see this trojan horse issue giving legs to their grievances. It's nice to feel like you finally have the power to shake things up, until you turn around and see a pair of hands about to push you under the bus.
Manley himself participated in a government that accelerated inequality and disenfranchisement. While I feel that the separatist cause is shallow on - well, everything but rage - it is rooted in a deep seated and very real alienation. Dismissing this at simple grievance politics and naivete is what is about to get Reform elected in the UK.
We need to do a better job at being a proper democracy.
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@dyckron It is so obvious. But that doesn't seem to mater to folks who see this trojan horse issue giving legs to their grievances. It's nice to feel like you finally have the power to shake things up, until you turn around and see a pair of hands about to push you under the bus.
Manley himself participated in a government that accelerated inequality and disenfranchisement. While I feel that the separatist cause is shallow on - well, everything but rage - it is rooted in a deep seated and very real alienation. Dismissing this at simple grievance politics and naivete is what is about to get Reform elected in the UK.
We need to do a better job at being a proper democracy.
@chriscorrigan meanwhile critique of turbo-neoliberal Carney is met with "would you rather Pierre." Welp, maybe we'd still have the Lacombe research centre?
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@chriscorrigan meanwhile critique of turbo-neoliberal Carney is met with "would you rather Pierre." Welp, maybe we'd still have the Lacombe research centre?
@dyckron Guilty as charged. But then I knew he was a [progressive conservative when I voted for him. The fact that I miss Mulroney does my head in.
I wrote about Davos: https://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/havel-carney-and-living-in-truth/
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@dyckron Guilty as charged. But then I knew he was a [progressive conservative when I voted for him. The fact that I miss Mulroney does my head in.
I wrote about Davos: https://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/havel-carney-and-living-in-truth/
@chriscorrigan the Reaganomics sign is still up in all the windows. Trickle-down harder!!
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@chriscorrigan the Reaganomics sign is still up in all the windows. Trickle-down harder!!
@dyckron lol. "Capital of the world, unite"
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@dyckron lol. "Capital of the world, unite"
@chriscorrigan I think that sign says "privatize, deregulate and impose austerity for broad social benefits" imho
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