Take a Seat, Mr Ford

When President-Elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat down last week to discuss the border issues and illegal immigration, they also discussed potential tariffs if there were a lack of co-operation. But no other Canadian Province Premiers were included.

 

However, it was reported that one Premier has decided to interject himself by threatening to cut off hydro-electric power to Michigan and New York in a response to an act not yet implemented.

Doug Ford, the premier of the Canadian province of Ontario, suggested retaliating against possible tariffs that President-Elect Trump has threatened to impose on products from Canada.

Uhm, does the power of a Canadian Province Premier supercede that of the Prime Minister of the entire country of Canada? No? Then sit down, take a seat and shut up, Dougie.

Unless, of course, you are looking to defend your province without the help of NORAD. Or, are looking to have the US ban the import of Molson Lager?

You are in no position to make demands or threats on the President of the United States, much like Gretchen Whitmer or Kathy Hochul would make demands or threats on your Prime Minister.

This is a discussion between the leaders of two members of the ÙSMCA. I don’t recall any Province included specifically in that agreement. And I think Ol’ Justin doesn’t need your assistance or interference, either.

Oh and by the way , Dougie. The other partner to the USMCA, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo of Mexico, also met with the Donald to discuss Mexico’s involvement with the southern border and potential tariffs. No Mexican governor felt it necessary to interfere in that discussion or make any threats.

So take a lesson from your colleagues to the south. Know your place and keep your trap shut while the three leaders diplomatically resolve these issues.

No need for a pipsqueak like you to screw up what will work out peacefully for all three countries.

With diplomacy, not threats. .