This is an excellent letter which I hope the PM. Takes to heart. Thanks for sending this and for sharing it . We in Atlantic Canada also need to be reminded of these points you are raising.
Well said David and I couldn’t agree more. Like most countries Canada is a series of distinct regions stitched together and not some monolithic entity. As such, the near constant Federal search for “ one size fits all” solutions is almost always doomed to fair some portion of a very diverse country. Generally these kind of solutions In Canada always seem to work best for Ontario followed by Quebec. Unfortunately that has been the political reality of Canada since Confederation. The one possible way to give political strength to smaller regions ( a triple E senate championed by Stephen Harper) has been essentially been taken off the table by our Supreme Court. I am neither a lawyer nor legal scholar but on its face this was not helpful in ensuring that the strong don’t overly dominate the weaker regions. Put differently, this ruling helps the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. As a case in point , given the recent turmoil re; tariffs the Ontario auto sector was front and centre leading the “national crisis” discussion. Yes this is a critical issue in politically powerful Ontario but so is is softwood lumber in far smaller and politically weaker New Brunswick - something that gets only passing mention in the national discussion and even then it’s about BC. Nothing against BC or even Ontario but economic policies based on political considerations alone dooms smaller rural provinces and regions. I am 100% behind PM Carney and his battle to protect Canada from the US political and economic attach. I believe that he can and will be successful but my fear is that after that the country will return to the status quo and the rich will continue to get richer and the poor will continue to get poorer.
I completely agree with you - every region has its own unique needs and opportunities, and a one-size-fits-all approach to economic development and immigration policy just doesn't work. It's crucial that the county tailors its strategies to reflect the distinct character and challenges of each area.
Great letter. WRT's "trans-Canadian" infrastructure connecting Atlantic Canada to the rest of Canada, we severely lack sovereign fiber optic routes. A few years ago, CIRA reported that over 70% of all intra-Canadian internet traffic transits through the US.
That's right on David. How can we ensure this gets into his hands I wonder ?? My particular aggravation with national policies based on the problems of major population centers rings strongly when it comes to recent immigration quota changes.
Great letter David.
Once again David, great letter/article!
This is an excellent letter which I hope the PM. Takes to heart. Thanks for sending this and for sharing it . We in Atlantic Canada also need to be reminded of these points you are raising.
Well said David and I couldn’t agree more. Like most countries Canada is a series of distinct regions stitched together and not some monolithic entity. As such, the near constant Federal search for “ one size fits all” solutions is almost always doomed to fair some portion of a very diverse country. Generally these kind of solutions In Canada always seem to work best for Ontario followed by Quebec. Unfortunately that has been the political reality of Canada since Confederation. The one possible way to give political strength to smaller regions ( a triple E senate championed by Stephen Harper) has been essentially been taken off the table by our Supreme Court. I am neither a lawyer nor legal scholar but on its face this was not helpful in ensuring that the strong don’t overly dominate the weaker regions. Put differently, this ruling helps the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. As a case in point , given the recent turmoil re; tariffs the Ontario auto sector was front and centre leading the “national crisis” discussion. Yes this is a critical issue in politically powerful Ontario but so is is softwood lumber in far smaller and politically weaker New Brunswick - something that gets only passing mention in the national discussion and even then it’s about BC. Nothing against BC or even Ontario but economic policies based on political considerations alone dooms smaller rural provinces and regions. I am 100% behind PM Carney and his battle to protect Canada from the US political and economic attach. I believe that he can and will be successful but my fear is that after that the country will return to the status quo and the rich will continue to get richer and the poor will continue to get poorer.
I completely agree with you - every region has its own unique needs and opportunities, and a one-size-fits-all approach to economic development and immigration policy just doesn't work. It's crucial that the county tailors its strategies to reflect the distinct character and challenges of each area.
Great letter. WRT's "trans-Canadian" infrastructure connecting Atlantic Canada to the rest of Canada, we severely lack sovereign fiber optic routes. A few years ago, CIRA reported that over 70% of all intra-Canadian internet traffic transits through the US.
That's right on David. How can we ensure this gets into his hands I wonder ?? My particular aggravation with national policies based on the problems of major population centers rings strongly when it comes to recent immigration quota changes.
Well said