Is Obama Good for Canada? (in Views)

How the US choice for president really affects us up here. TheTyee.ca The old Jewish joke about an earthquake in China goes, "terrible news, but is it bad for the Jews?" Among my people this is called the elephant question. Every time I am asked to comment on the American presidential campaign on the radio, the host invariably asks me what the outcome will mean for Canada. I call this the moose question. Usually the question is framed very specifically -- what will the choice mean for NAFTA? Will the new American administration turn protectionist? Issues, bigger and smaller A few months ago, at the height of the Democratic primary battle, both candidates made protectionist noises, as Democrats are wont to do during election cycles despite the fact Bill Clinton negotiated NAFTA in the first place. As most readers will recall,... [read full story]