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The New Trudeau’s New Canada by Mark Entwistle and Ulf Gartzke – Project Syndicate

November 6, 2015 By in Business Administration, Canada, People, Politics Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

According to this insightful article from Project Syndicate, this week marks Canada’s first change of government in nearly a decade. The article tries to understand what the change will mean for Canada’s relations with the world. The authors suggest that the start point requires taking stock of Canada’s international posture under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s predecessor, Stephen Harper.

Source: The New Trudeau’s New Canada by Mark Entwistle and Ulf Gartzke – Project Syndicate

For me, Stephen Harper had a formidable record of achievement for Canada and Canada’s position in the world. On the other hand, I’m seriously unconvinced of Justin Trudeau’s experience and expertise to lead Canada. Time will provide the evidence, of course.

Thoughts?

Justin Trudeau win is bad news for U.S. conservatives – CNN.com

October 21, 2015 By in Austerity, Business Administration, Central banks, Defense Policy, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Growth, Keynesian, People, Politics Tags: , , 1 Comment

According to Sean Kennedy writing for CNN, the Canadian election downfall of the Stephen Harper government is a defeat for a tax-cutting conservative admired by many on the right in U.S.

Source: Justin Trudeau win is bad news for U.S. conservatives – CNN.com

English: Category: Canadian federal election maps

English: Category: Canadian federal election maps (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It remains to be seen how extreme will be the young Trudeau’s economic, defense and foreign policies. I sense that Trudeau will be haunted by the shadow of his famous father and may well try increasingly risky policy options.  For sure, in four years time, Canada will be very different.

Thoughts?