Let me continue this -- the NDP could point out that the economy is weak and he could slamm the Liberal economic policies which run after the political concept of middle class while leaving many out in the cold and providing no basis for Canada to do well. Canada is making few investments in science and research, is unprepared for what woudl happen if NAFTA fails. No we do not need to stand up to Trump differently. We need to offer a back up plan for the economy and policies that will defend vulnerable workers while also investing in other possibilities.
I don't think the NDP should spend alot political capital in describing a north america without the NAFTA agreement.
1.your gambling that the deal will fail. NDP has limited resources I think better used in some less risky area.
2.I think the party split internally on the value of NAFTA. Any talk should general until trump makes a decision. I am sorry I meant to say the until liberals decide.
this is a recipe for failure,
We need a backup plan. We need it becuase every other party to NAFTA is looking at one. The Trump Administration seems to want this and the US is preparing for it. Mexico is already prepared for it.
I do not see why you think I am gambling that it will fail. I am saying we need a plan if it does just like we need one it it is a success. Either could happen.
When it comes to negotiation, having a plan means a stronger position and looking less like we will take anything. Showing we can conceive of life without NAFTA gives Canada a better position at the table.
Simply saying Tudeau should stand up to Trump with no specifics on how is not practical.
A split in the NDP is not a big problem -- when it comes to planning for either possibility.
First thing first I am trying not to personalize any criticism the ideas that you represent.
If the NDP makes big plans and investments into a world after the NAFTA. I think it will frighten the public and nobody wants to a barer of bad news. Maybe the NDP can go talk about regardless if we accept or reject there will negative change. Plus if the public gets frightened they push the liberals to accept the worse deal. If the public folds then the americans will give enough even worse terms knowing the Canadian has no fight into and will sign any deal offered. I think we can agree a north america without NAFTA would be a different place.
I think what your saying is responsible move but I dont know any party wants to go into straight talk mode.