Commentary
Look, I get it. The economy is important. What with the on-again, off-again tariffs announced by U.S. President Trump against Canada and others around the world, leaders need to take measures to ensure that their exports go to fair markets. After all, Canada relies heavily on selling its wares elsewhere. Indeed, we have depended far too long on one destination—the United States—and need to diversify.
But what if the countries Canada is courting also happen to be involved in nefarious activities here? Should we pursue trade ties with regimes which send hit squads and try to undermine our democracy?…