What strikes me most in your analysis is the quiet strategic logic behind Canada’s moves. Diversifying trade relationships and strengthening ties with partners across the Indo-Pacific and Europe is not simply economic policy — it is geopolitical risk management. For a country that has long relied heavily on one dominant neighbour, building options may prove to be the most rational long-term strategy.
The real challenge, as you suggest, is patience. Structural shifts in trade networks and supply chains rarely produce immediate results, but they can profoundly reshape a country’s strategic freedom over time.
If Canadians understand that this is a long game rather than a quick fix, the Carney strategy could turn out to be one of the more consequential adjustments in Canada’s modern economic diplomacy.
Purchasing an aircraft that currently spends 40% of its time in maintenance is not a wise investment. Tethered to that is a support system that is fragile at the best of times. Although a supposedly superb aircraft, if we forget the deficiencies, the exorbitant cost and cost over runs, should be more than enough for pause. Alternate options are available for Canada that would more than meet our needs at a cost effective scale.
An excellent and thought-provoking piece, Fred.
What strikes me most in your analysis is the quiet strategic logic behind Canada’s moves. Diversifying trade relationships and strengthening ties with partners across the Indo-Pacific and Europe is not simply economic policy — it is geopolitical risk management. For a country that has long relied heavily on one dominant neighbour, building options may prove to be the most rational long-term strategy.
The real challenge, as you suggest, is patience. Structural shifts in trade networks and supply chains rarely produce immediate results, but they can profoundly reshape a country’s strategic freedom over time.
If Canadians understand that this is a long game rather than a quick fix, the Carney strategy could turn out to be one of the more consequential adjustments in Canada’s modern economic diplomacy.
— Hans
That is the part that concerns me, Hans, will we take this all the way? We simply must!
Take care of your own, take care of your home. I've noticed Canadian Armed Forces commercials on TV as well. WE're waking up!
Purchasing an aircraft that currently spends 40% of its time in maintenance is not a wise investment. Tethered to that is a support system that is fragile at the best of times. Although a supposedly superb aircraft, if we forget the deficiencies, the exorbitant cost and cost over runs, should be more than enough for pause. Alternate options are available for Canada that would more than meet our needs at a cost effective scale.