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In the Canadian interest? : Assessing Canada's international policy statement

15 Nov 2005

Given the range and complexity of the many issues involved, and the obvious prominence and expertise of the contributors, it was decided not to attempt to construct a common text, but to present the views of the authors and their recommendations, individually. [...] The “International Policy Statement”— The Context, the Aspirations, and the Uncertainties The government has made a serious effort in the IPS to address Canada’s place in the world realistically, but there are still slips of rhetorical self-indulgence here and there. [...] Perhaps the most intriguing of the former has to do with the fact that, in the 30 pages of text in which the “overview” is delivered, only five are devoted to revitalizing the all-important “North American Partnership,” while 15 are given over to “Making a Difference Globally.” The remaining 10 are occupied with introductory generalities and a discussion at the end of matters related to process (“ [...] Perhaps the imbalance reflects the difficulty of saying much at length about the Canada-US relationship in particular without getting too close to the complicated and controversial “nitty-gritty”—disputes over softwood lumber, water diversions, pipelines, the trade in beef, the management of the border, the growth and sale of marijuana, and all the rest. [...] Accommodating the realities of the lop-sided relationship with the United States is arguably the most important task that Ottawa pursues in international affairs, and the calibre of its performance affects the welfare of every Canadian.
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Pages
114
Published in
Canada

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