For decades, Canada built an economy with one enormous customer next door. Now we’re spending billions making sure that customer is never our only option again.
I'd just like to add a couple of Atlantic ports to your excellent survey. The ports of Saint John, NB, and Halifax, NS, are also undergoing significant expansion, specifically to deal with growing non-US trade.
I also thought that Hamilton and Oshawa could be on the list of ports where investment could increase their potential. I'm sure that Carney is looking at all of the options and putting the money in place where it makes the most sense. The sooner that shipping capacity can be added, the better.
Very valid points, Fred. This economic trade business is not a hockey game. Ideally, it is best to be in a win-win situation — something the tRump régime doesn't believe in because its immaturity cannot understand this grown-up concept.
Fortunately, as you point out, Canada, and therefore the rest of the world we deal with, do comprehend the notion of fair & equitable, and of having options; negotiation not dictation.
Your theme today reminds me of advice my dad gave me decades ago when I was first dating: "Play the field, Ca. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. There are lots of fish in the sea."
Indeed, my father was also geezerwise. He additionally helped me to realise that some of those "fish" might even be sharks. ❤️🇨🇦
Excellent read, Fred. Canada is finally growing a pair and rising to her full potential. As you said, it does not happen next Tuesday but as long as we keep pushing, it can and it will happen!
Agree with this sentiment - trade diversification leads to more options and even increased prosperity. Regarding the Port of Churchill, I would like to see even more than just a better export terminal. LNG export facility and a military base so that we can properly guard/monitor our north - based on Trump’s plan for Greenland, exerting our sovereignty on the north is even more important now.
I'm a retired blue collar worker and am overjoyed at the long overdue infrastructure work going on right now! Keep up the great work, Fred. I find your outlook refreshing and invaluable!
I think all this infrastructure is great but I have one concern/question. Canada seems to have a limited amount of railway tracks going towards all these ports. I live in a small town going west of Calgary. There are only two tracks going through town and 20-30 trains go through town every 24 hour period. Obviously this amount will increase. I just don't know how this will work out with out more tracks and how it will affect all the towns that have to wait in line to get over the railway tracks. There are only 2 crossings and the bottleneck it causes is substantial. What do people think about this issue?
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I'd just like to add a couple of Atlantic ports to your excellent survey. The ports of Saint John, NB, and Halifax, NS, are also undergoing significant expansion, specifically to deal with growing non-US trade.
I also thought that Hamilton and Oshawa could be on the list of ports where investment could increase their potential. I'm sure that Carney is looking at all of the options and putting the money in place where it makes the most sense. The sooner that shipping capacity can be added, the better.
Great article Fred. I like it. Go Canada!
Very valid points, Fred. This economic trade business is not a hockey game. Ideally, it is best to be in a win-win situation — something the tRump régime doesn't believe in because its immaturity cannot understand this grown-up concept.
Fortunately, as you point out, Canada, and therefore the rest of the world we deal with, do comprehend the notion of fair & equitable, and of having options; negotiation not dictation.
Your theme today reminds me of advice my dad gave me decades ago when I was first dating: "Play the field, Ca. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. There are lots of fish in the sea."
Indeed, my father was also geezerwise. He additionally helped me to realise that some of those "fish" might even be sharks. ❤️🇨🇦
Excellent read, Fred. Canada is finally growing a pair and rising to her full potential. As you said, it does not happen next Tuesday but as long as we keep pushing, it can and it will happen!
Fred, I'm really enjoying your thoughtful articles. This is another great one, thanks!
Agree with this sentiment - trade diversification leads to more options and even increased prosperity. Regarding the Port of Churchill, I would like to see even more than just a better export terminal. LNG export facility and a military base so that we can properly guard/monitor our north - based on Trump’s plan for Greenland, exerting our sovereignty on the north is even more important now.
Really insightful.
Infrastructure is king!
Great to see Canada taking the inclusive approach to planning approval & building of infrastructure. I sure hope Ireland is taking note!!
You know America did us a big favor
I'm a retired blue collar worker and am overjoyed at the long overdue infrastructure work going on right now! Keep up the great work, Fred. I find your outlook refreshing and invaluable!
I think all this infrastructure is great but I have one concern/question. Canada seems to have a limited amount of railway tracks going towards all these ports. I live in a small town going west of Calgary. There are only two tracks going through town and 20-30 trains go through town every 24 hour period. Obviously this amount will increase. I just don't know how this will work out with out more tracks and how it will affect all the towns that have to wait in line to get over the railway tracks. There are only 2 crossings and the bottleneck it causes is substantial. What do people think about this issue?
I m afraid your column is why we have extra senators in the Maritimes.