Comments on: EU and Canada Discuss “Deep Economic Integration”

By: Tim Neale

Tim Neale — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:44:45 +0000

There is so much confusion in the US and world markets at the moment, it is hard to make any serious suggestions on what to do next.

See what happens when the smoke has cleared a bit.

By: RE Ausetkmt

RE Ausetkmt — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:32:42 +0000

Brilliant Indeed; I think the Amereo is the next bridge to saddle us with each others debt and problems.

can you see anyway we can stop this nonsense short of refusing to spend our own currency and a run on the banks ?

btw, I reposted and pointed to this blog today,
in my blog; because I really think you understand.

keep it logical my friend to the north,

~RE

By: Tim Neale

Tim Neale — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:45:55 +0000

Some Canadians see positioning Canada as a bridge between the US and the EU will give Canada lots of economic and diplomatic opportunities.

By: Brad Hart @ A DoFollow Blog

Brad Hart @ A DoFollow Blog — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:34:34 +0000

Those Canadians who think Canada has become too dependent on the US they are right, and right to be looking abroad for other opportunities, because we in the US have screwed ourselves for the moment. That being said the Canadian government needs to be careful about stepping on too many toes. We have career politicians who hold grudges like sea water holds salt. It could get ugly in a decade or three if they irritate the wrong people.

By: Tim Neale

Tim Neale — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:53:15 +0000

I agree, the benefits for Canada far out weigh the disadvantages, but often those losing out in trade deals have a more compelling argument than those gaining.

“I will lose my job now!” tops

“Everyone will likely be paying slightly less for their sevices, and the capital freed up up will create new demand and so new jobs later.”

By: durano lawayan

durano lawayan — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:53:29 +0000

Hi Tim,

There are disadvantages for Canada in that they are not part of the decisions that the EU will make as you said, but the advantages of trading and deploying their skilled people anywhere in the EU is a far better deal than just having the NAFTA – even if the limitations are the same. Canada’s protected services and industries will just have to open up and be more competitive, and they have the skilled labor to do this. Inter-trade between their different regions must be improved, perhaps even consolidated, in order to compete more effectively – for the benefit of all Canadian citizens. The country has been too far north in its existence, and it’s about time it shows its mettle in the global stage. –Durano, done!