From Trudeau’s Star: “In diplomatic circles, Canada is no longer seen as a reliable partner.”
Chrystia Freeland is right on ‘friend-shoring.’ Our allies need Canada to help reduce dependence on Russian energy
During Janet Yellen’s first visit to Canada in June as U.S. treasury secretary, she and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland again discussed “friend-shoring” — the idea Canada must prioritize trade with countries which share our values.
Freeland’s remarks deserve more attention than they’ve received. She did more than talk about an economic concept; she gave concrete examples and a call to action. “What we can really contribute to a world of friend-shoring is critical minerals and metals and energy,” she said. “We owe it to our allies as good partners to really step up.”
… She’s also correct in suggesting we owe it to our allies to step up and do more. In diplomatic circles, Canada isn’t seen as a reliable partner these days. Far from being viewed as nice and dependable, we are now viewed by many as a country that talks a big game — but often can’t match its words with action.
Is the Fat Lady singing for Justin Trudeau? This article reads like a PR piece for a Freeland run for PM.
Under Trudeau our shared values mirror those of Communist China, Cuba and North Korea.
Freeland comes across as almost sensible. What’s up with that?
