Well, it’s untrue that globalization is a binary true or false benefit, though on the surface it’s a logical question.
Until you consider sovereignty. Particularly food sovereignty. It’s more than strategic, it’s the foundation of a stable, rule-of-law society. So it’s more than economics, it’s a governmental social responsibility, and self-preservation.
Supply management is a success in Canada, despite some problems, because it stabilizes society, as more small farms is more desirable in many ways than big centralized ag.
And you are right, there are a number of economic sectors we could look more closely at with a mind towards sovereignty, maybe including footwear and furniture, though food and medicines come first.
Why’s that not a concern for literally anything else?
Why is IKEA allowed to operate, why can I buy shoes at Walmart when Canadian cobblers exist?
We either benefit from globalization or we don’t, isn’t that much at least true?
Well, it’s untrue that globalization is a binary true or false benefit, though on the surface it’s a logical question.
Until you consider sovereignty. Particularly food sovereignty. It’s more than strategic, it’s the foundation of a stable, rule-of-law society. So it’s more than economics, it’s a governmental social responsibility, and self-preservation.
Supply management is a success in Canada, despite some problems, because it stabilizes society, as more small farms is more desirable in many ways than big centralized ag.
And you are right, there are a number of economic sectors we could look more closely at with a mind towards sovereignty, maybe including footwear and furniture, though food and medicines come first.