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Diversification… not exactly a new concept
In 1958, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker was campaigning in an election for his second term as Prime Minister of Canada.…
Tag: trade
A tariffs and trading partner question
I recently received this message:Hi, Bill. Do you suppose you could share on your blog your thoughts on U.S. tariffs,…
Tribunals & disputes: how Canada stands equal at the trade table
When we eventually get down to serious negotiations with the United States about tariffs and border issues, one of the…
Eliminating barriers to trade and barriers to healthcare
I sent the following letter to Premier Houston this morning:Hon Tim HoustonPremier of Province of Nova ScotiaHalifaxDear Premier Tim HoustonI…
Tariffs 101
During my time as M.P., I believe I became one of the most knowledgeable MPs about tariffs. I received my…
If you don’t need us, why do you want us?
I say the only way this thing really works is for Canada to become a state.I don’t intend this Blog…
Another letter to President Trump
I wrote another letter to Mr. Trump. He hasn't responded yet… but I'm optimistic.President Donald TrumpThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue…
Party or no party?
I recently had an interesting debate with a friend of mine about the role of political parties in our system.…
Respect and credibility: lessons from a broken trade agreement
As I watch all the journalists and experts on television try to figure out what items are subject to a…
Canso, Acadian, Meteor, Monarch, Frontenac, Richelieu, Lucerne
Up until the North American Auto Pact was signed in 1965, high tariffs were in place which prevented new cars…
Cross-border consequences: how politics changed our plans
Every year for 35 years, Rosie and I have travelled together with two or three other couples to Maine to…
Tariffs… what are they?
This morning at breakfast, Rosie asked me to explain tariffs. So here is what I told her. As an example,…