TRUMP'S NORTH KOREA ISSUE---REFUGEE ACCEPTANCE--NORTHERN ONTARIO COLONIES
Every time MY CANADA observes news regarding North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the report indicates Kim has mental problems. Then again listening to POTUS Donald Trump spew out similar rhetoric probably makes many think the President of the United States is also experiencing mental problems. After all should the world not worry if the most powerful person on the planet rants and raves, even lies about the current strength of the American war machine rather than acting presidential? Trump does not depend on those knowledgably about the current situation before issuing threats and warning Kim Jong-un of the consequences of such rhetoric. With two unstable individuals lacking any degree of diplomacy skill in control of a great deal of power while acting like schoolyard bullies the world might be into war soon. Something should be done to quell the childish but dangerous banter. Apparently only American military leaders could force the change needed to get back to a normal United States. Whether that's possible time will only tell.
Important items such as world trade, international cooperation and the need for future planning seem unimportant to the Trump administration. It will probably not change much either unless the escalating Dow financial futures begins to reflect concern. After all why should the billionaires governing America express concern about the possibility their leader might endanger a few billion lives when investments are raking in more than ever and some of the better off American people still feel comfortable about the standard of living. Hopefully cooler more rational minds will eventually prevail
The next subject open to comment is Canada's refugee border crossing dilemma. Rather than offering alternative solutions to the situation opposition parties are following their usual direction and only criticizing what the government is attempting to accomplish. Hundreds possibly thousands of people displaced in different parts of the world seeking a safe place to settle are streaming across the Canada/US border due to another of Donald Trump's edicts. Canada's government has little choice but to deal with the problem. There is likely a refugee communication network advising people to try and get to the Canadian border in an effort to avoid deportation undoubtedly meaning more hardship and danger for refugees and their children. Because the desperate people chose America as the country of choice to resettle there might be an argument that Canada as a country of second choice shouldn't accept the influx. Alternatively if they qualify for refugee status in this country the government is probably right to consider allowing them to stay. The numbers do not indicate Canada would be unable to handle the added immigration when compared to annual immigration figures. Going back to the post WW2, Korean 1950's and Viet Nam war years to mention a few when refugees poured across the borders, Canada has always been well positioned to add reliable citizens to its population. In every instance mentioned the borderline illegal immigrants turned out to be assets and their children developed into some of our most cherished citizens and leaders. Just relate to the family names ending with ucks and skis for example. Refugees that qualify should be welcomed with open arms and encouraged to add their inherent strengths to the citizenry of this country. Those not qualifying as true refugees are another issue where the government must show stringent handling skills by refusing to accept them as anything other than illegal trespasser.
The final issue is more a Northern Ontario situation MY CANADA will need to deal with in the not too distant future. The Ontario government reflected in the politics of all the parties needs to stop the practice of letting the huge population of the rest of the province consider Northern Ontario as a colony occupying the vast resource rich region all leaders grant lip service to in a effort to win marginal votes. A movement is already started to separate the area into a separate province. The idea has merit but is virtually impossible since boasting less than 10% of the entire provincial voting numbers there just isn't enough political power to change the picture. The recent surge of Indigenous power could lead to the need for Ontario to recognize the northern part of the province as an equal rather than a sparsely populated colony. Leaders could stop visiting for the current variety of reasons simply chasing votes. Maybe changing riding distribution so Northern Ontario has the numbers to compete with some of the mid range numbers of ridings in the south would lead to fairer representation. Possibly a push to give Indigenous communities the freedom to elect their people without resorting to joining a traditional political caucus is the solution. Regardless Northern Ontario must be recognized for its value sooner than later.
Important items such as world trade, international cooperation and the need for future planning seem unimportant to the Trump administration. It will probably not change much either unless the escalating Dow financial futures begins to reflect concern. After all why should the billionaires governing America express concern about the possibility their leader might endanger a few billion lives when investments are raking in more than ever and some of the better off American people still feel comfortable about the standard of living. Hopefully cooler more rational minds will eventually prevail
The next subject open to comment is Canada's refugee border crossing dilemma. Rather than offering alternative solutions to the situation opposition parties are following their usual direction and only criticizing what the government is attempting to accomplish. Hundreds possibly thousands of people displaced in different parts of the world seeking a safe place to settle are streaming across the Canada/US border due to another of Donald Trump's edicts. Canada's government has little choice but to deal with the problem. There is likely a refugee communication network advising people to try and get to the Canadian border in an effort to avoid deportation undoubtedly meaning more hardship and danger for refugees and their children. Because the desperate people chose America as the country of choice to resettle there might be an argument that Canada as a country of second choice shouldn't accept the influx. Alternatively if they qualify for refugee status in this country the government is probably right to consider allowing them to stay. The numbers do not indicate Canada would be unable to handle the added immigration when compared to annual immigration figures. Going back to the post WW2, Korean 1950's and Viet Nam war years to mention a few when refugees poured across the borders, Canada has always been well positioned to add reliable citizens to its population. In every instance mentioned the borderline illegal immigrants turned out to be assets and their children developed into some of our most cherished citizens and leaders. Just relate to the family names ending with ucks and skis for example. Refugees that qualify should be welcomed with open arms and encouraged to add their inherent strengths to the citizenry of this country. Those not qualifying as true refugees are another issue where the government must show stringent handling skills by refusing to accept them as anything other than illegal trespasser.
The final issue is more a Northern Ontario situation MY CANADA will need to deal with in the not too distant future. The Ontario government reflected in the politics of all the parties needs to stop the practice of letting the huge population of the rest of the province consider Northern Ontario as a colony occupying the vast resource rich region all leaders grant lip service to in a effort to win marginal votes. A movement is already started to separate the area into a separate province. The idea has merit but is virtually impossible since boasting less than 10% of the entire provincial voting numbers there just isn't enough political power to change the picture. The recent surge of Indigenous power could lead to the need for Ontario to recognize the northern part of the province as an equal rather than a sparsely populated colony. Leaders could stop visiting for the current variety of reasons simply chasing votes. Maybe changing riding distribution so Northern Ontario has the numbers to compete with some of the mid range numbers of ridings in the south would lead to fairer representation. Possibly a push to give Indigenous communities the freedom to elect their people without resorting to joining a traditional political caucus is the solution. Regardless Northern Ontario must be recognized for its value sooner than later.