The US is where the money is. Focusing only on Canada, when you are next door to the world's largest and most dynamic economy would be reckless at the least and most likely unforgivable
Nice overview. I add only that Mulroney was elected with a majority of seats, but not a majority of votes. (Yay First Past the Post!) We cannot know what proportion of those who did not vote Conservative opposed the FTA. I can only say that Mulroney's claim to have received a mandate for the FTA left me grinding my metaphorical teeth.
When you speak of "Canadian" oil and gas companies, you're speaking of an industry that's 80% foreign-owned.
They've been speaking loud and clear, all right: they very clearly want another pipeline and oil sands play, which just are not affordable for them, haven't been for a decade, paid for with public funds - know any other industries with a $34B bailout under their belts and still asking for more?
They don't need to speak out for the most massive-possible carbon sales to the south; they have Provincial Premiers to do it for them, what with the billions in royalties and all.
It is odd how entertainment companies are not screaming for the continuation of NAFTA or equivalent: it was some 50,000 jobs and $4B in business in BC before the pandemic, has recovered to $3B and 33,000 jobs. And "Hollywood North" depends upon NAFTA agreements.
Great analysis. We're doing almost everything we can to prosper in this environment. Middle powers have to act decisively…hard for many govts to do. Thanks for cheering me up:)
The US is where the money is. Focusing only on Canada, when you are next door to the world's largest and most dynamic economy would be reckless at the least and most likely unforgivable
Nice overview. I add only that Mulroney was elected with a majority of seats, but not a majority of votes. (Yay First Past the Post!) We cannot know what proportion of those who did not vote Conservative opposed the FTA. I can only say that Mulroney's claim to have received a mandate for the FTA left me grinding my metaphorical teeth.
When you speak of "Canadian" oil and gas companies, you're speaking of an industry that's 80% foreign-owned.
They've been speaking loud and clear, all right: they very clearly want another pipeline and oil sands play, which just are not affordable for them, haven't been for a decade, paid for with public funds - know any other industries with a $34B bailout under their belts and still asking for more?
They don't need to speak out for the most massive-possible carbon sales to the south; they have Provincial Premiers to do it for them, what with the billions in royalties and all.
It is odd how entertainment companies are not screaming for the continuation of NAFTA or equivalent: it was some 50,000 jobs and $4B in business in BC before the pandemic, has recovered to $3B and 33,000 jobs. And "Hollywood North" depends upon NAFTA agreements.
Great analysis. We're doing almost everything we can to prosper in this environment. Middle powers have to act decisively…hard for many govts to do. Thanks for cheering me up:)