Foreign Aid

Canada has always been a generous and open policy country for people around the world who are in need. At the present time the world is in turmoil  and there are many hot spots. Canada is contributing aid to several needy countries who are hosting refugees and are being overwhelmed by the numbers and needs.

Our leadership is also over it's head when it comes to foreign policy. First Canada embraced Israel as it's best friend and went overboard in its praise and politically motivated rhetoric. Then comes The Ukraine  and with over a million Ukrainian people living here in Canada the government stumbles all over the leadership of that country for political advantage. We even pick many opportunities to lambaste Russia for its actions. Most people do not know enough about the complicated situation in that area of the world. , Suddenly Africa comes on the scene with a dramatic health issue which could be world impacting. The Situation about the kidnapped girls fell off the front pages of the news papers.

What I am saying is we have become a reactionary country when it comes to foreign policy. Our history clearly painted us as a peace loving and peace keeping nation. It seems at this point we have a right wing government that can't wait to get in the thick of world problems without a master plan. We are a small country with a very small military presence and with the latest news of retiring four of our Navy ships we will have to depend on others to supply any off shore activity.

It would be prudent for our government to take a deep breath and decide on a strategy that would suit our needs and ability to carry out our plans for our entry into world conflicts.There should be clear goals that can be supported by the general population and approved by our House of Commons and not a small group of cabinet. This is not America and our PM does not have the authority to the extent of the President.

It is a dangerous world out there and we can only wish for world co-operation to bring about a peaceful solution to the military problems so we as a caring world can get on with the job of making this world a safe and healthy community.