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| GageAgainstTheMachine Poltical Mod  | Reply | | How would you assess Canada-U.S. relations? posted on: 7/6/2003 9:37:52 PM Visit by US President Bush to meet Canadian PM Chretien "doubtful": press Wed Jun 25, 1:46 PM ET TORONTO (AFP) - After putting off a planned trip in May to Ottawa, it is "doubtful" US President George W. Bush (news - web sites) will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien before the latter''s retirement next year, local media reported. AFP/File Photo Relations between Bush and Chretien never seemed to get off on good footing and were further strained when Ottawa refused to support the US-led invasion of Iraq (news - web sites) without prior UN authorization. Then, just ahead of the G8 summit in Evian, France earlier this month when the two leaders would meet, Chretien criticized the United States for its 500 billion US dollar projected budget deficit. Canada is expected to post a sixth consecutive budget surplus for the fiscal year ended March 31. The Globe and Mail newspaper said Wednesday a "source confirmed (to it) last night that the visit is now ''highly doubtful'' and that Mr. Chretien''s criticism (of US economic policy) had changed the ''lay of the land.''" CTV News also reported that it is "doubtful" Bush will travel to Canada in November and that it likely will not come before Chretien steps down as prime minister in February 2004. Canadian and US officials said Bush hoped to reschedule his trip to Canada in the fall to meet both Chretien with the next prime minister, who will be voted in as Liberal Party leader in November. But the reports say that is now off the table. Deputy Prime Minister John Manley told CTV the news was "disappointing," but said work between the two countries goes on. Besides Canada''s stance over Iraq and Chretien''s recent remarks, other gaffes that may have jarred relations, include a Liberal cabinet minister saying Bush had failed as a statesman and a Liberal member who called Americans "bastards." You may not vote until you are logged in! Results (total votes = 2):
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subtrhomsikalien
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How would you assess Canada-U.S. relations?
replied on: 7/9/2003 4:52:49 AM superficially it may seem bad, but the relationship is still quite good. canada is the number one trading partner of the u.s. btw, kudos to canada for letting gays marry. we could use a little more common sense like that on the u.s. side of the border. |
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subtrhomsikalien
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How would you assess Canada-U.S. relations?
replied on: 7/9/2003 5:38:12 AM geez gage, so no you offical hate america? ok. so i guess it was the iraq war. yeah it was a mistake, but why end decades of friendship between our countries over that one issue? |
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Nuisance
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How would you assess Canada-U.S. relations?
replied on: 7/9/2003 5:52:25 AM lmao, neither gage nor sub turn up for ages and now they both turn up and it is on  Not from Canada or the US so not going to join this discussion  |
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GageAgainstTheMachine
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How would you assess Canada-U.S. relations?
replied on: 7/9/2003 9:37:30 AM Me? I'm not the one condeming relations. Good Ol' George Dubya has postponed trips to Canada untill there is a "regime change". His unforgiving nature regarding the Albertan beef scare from mad cow also wouldn't indication strong compassion for national relations. It took Jeb Bush of all people to actually come here and meet with Ernie Eves to improve relations. (Yes, I'm back. And it's on! Doin' that politriks thing all over again.) |
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subtrhomsikalien
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How would you assess Canada-U.S. relations?
replied on: 7/9/2003 10:55:28 PM well, i really dont hate canada. you guys have a great social agenda, much better than the u.s. hey, the u.s. fucked up in iraq, but in the long run it will be good for both countries. your welcome :-) |
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