Canadians prefer open borders over US security perimeter
Victor Vrsnik argues against Canada forming a customs union and a security perimeter with the United States. He cites polls showing support for open borders and warns that protectionism harms trade, jobs, and living standards, urging Canadians to resist protectionist rhetoric. He notes a December New York rally and compares Canada’s stance to European Union expansion. He concludes that clos er integration with the US risks national identity and economy.
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Taxpayers as bosses critique ethics in politics
A cogent, critical essay argues that voters fund government and deserve ethical accountability from politicians. It traces past ethics watchdog efforts by Doer and contrasts promises with later shifts, noting how public trust erodes when officials switch sides and fiscal explanations fade away.
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Wakaw Eyes Canal Lake Bring Down Main Street
The Wakaw Recorder reports a heated debate over a canal plan to bring the lake into town near Main Street, a bold shift from historic relocations. Other notes include Beiseker fining dog owners and a Gimii dispute with the Interlake Spectator over seasonal population figures, plus local councils debating curfew and access to information.
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