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\u201cWe take the world as it is and not as we wish it to be.\u201d\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0Prime Minister Mark Carney.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was another chaotic week in world politics, something notable happening on almost every front. Chief among these for Canadians was Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s visit to China. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although prior to going, Mark Carney damped down expectations related to the trip, he came away with a bushel full of agreements, a feat that many Canadians will applaud, while others will have grave concerns. In total, eight agreements were signed in the areas of finance, public safety, and energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well, at the summit meeting and in related talks in China, Canada has agreed to remove its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, reducing it to 15%, and to allow almost 50,000 Chinese EVs into Canada at the most-favoured-nation rate of 6.1%, with the rate increasing to 6.5% in subsequent years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At their end, China is dropping its tariffs on Canadian canola seed from 85% to 15% as well as on other agricultural products and seafood, effective March 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Mark Carney noted that \u201cthe world has changed much in the last ten years and the strategic partnerships my government is seeking with Beijing sets us up well for the new world order.\u201d He said the discussions and agreements with China ushered in \u201ca new era of relationships.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Xi has responded by saying that Canada-China relationships are on an upward trajectory and that he is heartened by the results of the meeting with Mark Carney.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Mark Carney will not return to Canada with empty hands after international travel at taxpayers\u2019 expense, as some opposition critics have predicted. But he will return to a debate as to whether Canada should commit to a \u201cstrategic relationship\u201d with China, given their record on human rights, election interference in Canada, and the imprisonment of two Canadians as a bargaining tool against a high-ranked Chinese National in Canada who was under indictment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns about Canada\u2019s new trading alliance with China are legitimate. Previously, the relationship between these two countries has been cool, to put it mildly. Seeking closer ties with a country that does not value democracy, human rights, or territorial boundaries and whose record related to climate change is less than stellar is a significant risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Mark Carney has been clear that Canada\u2019s trade agreement with China \u201creflects the world as it is today,\u201d and that the two countries will collaborate on issues they agree upon and stay in their own lanes on issues where they do not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality of the world \u201cas it is today,\u201d is that all three superpowers, Russia, China, and now the United States, have despotic tendencies. In a recent Globe and Mail article, journalist Andrew Coyne put his finger on the challenge Canada is facing today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coyne points out that, \u201cthere will probably always be human rights issues in China and Russia.\u201d Then he goes on to say, \u201cWe (Canada) cannot pretend to have warm relations with a country (China) that kidnaps our citizens, messes with our elections and intimidates members of the diaspora\u2014to say nothing of its bestial treatment of its own people, or its aggressive designs on its neighbours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut then,\u201d Coyne continues, \u201cDonald Trump returned to the White House and, having returned, began issuing a series of threats not only to our trading relationship but to our very sovereignty. And so, we have to recalibrate once more. Not because China has become any less dangerous, but because the U. S. has become more so.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference, and the need for recalibration, is that China wants to trade with Canada and the United States does not. Given the current circumstances, Canada must have reliable trading partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Trump has said time and time again that the United States does not need to buy anything from Canada. That may be just a negotiating tactic but until reality checks in, Canada must take threats from the United States at face value and act accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is interesting to note that, as of this writing, American President Donald Trump approves of the deals that Canada has made with China. A reporter asked him, \u201cWhat do you think about Carney signing a trade deal with China?\u201d Trump\u2019s response: \u201cThat\u2019s okay \u2013 That is what he should be doing. It\u2019s a good thing to sign a trade deal with China.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is that is what Donald Trump said yesterday. Who knows what he will say about it tomorrow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is that Canada can no longer rely on what the President of the United States says or does.  There is no certainty that he will renegotiate the U.S., Canada and Mexico Free Trade Agreement, which is up for review this year. If he does, it will be heavily weighted toward the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well, in addition to the already crippling tariffs from the United States, Canada risks another across the board 10% tariff for vowing to support Greenland against any attack or takeover by the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent days, Mark Carney has said, \u201cOur full partnership and obligations to Article 5 (in NATO) stands. We stand fully behind them. Canada will back Denmark and Greenland.\u201d Although there has been no reaction from Trump yet, there likely will be. He has already imposed an additional 10% tariff on eight European countries that have come out against the annexation of Greenland by the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada must remember that U.S. President Donald Trump believes he can do pretty much whatever he wants in the Western Hemisphere. He is no longer a reliable trading partner, and he remains a real threat to Canada\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the United States that is forcing Canada to seek new allies and trading partners. It is also about time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under all of these circumstances, Canada is doing the right thing in stabilizing our relationship with China. Is it risky? Yes, but it is also necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Carney has taken a bold step forward in an effort to improve and stabilize Canada\u2019s economy. Hopefully, with a better relationship, he can temper China\u2019s illegal actions in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No doubt on the home front, the Prime Minister will face a damned if you do and damned if you don\u2019t scenario from many Canadians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On balance, however, I believe that Mark Carney did the right thing in negotiating a new and better alliance and trading agreement with at least one of the world\u2019s three super-powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Globe and Mail headline on Andrew Coyne\u2019s article about the trade deal between Canada and China reads, \u201cCanada is hedging its bets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my view, Canada has no choice.  We need to take the world as it is.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hugh Mackenzie has held elected office as a trustee on the Muskoka Board of Education, a Huntsville councillor, a District councillor, and mayor of Huntsville. He has also served as chairman of the District of Muskoka and as chief of staff to former premier of Ontario, Frank Miller.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hugh has also served on a number of provincial, federal and local boards, including chair of the Ontario Health Disciplines Board, vice-chair of the Ontario Family Health Network, vice-chair of the Ontario Election Finance Commission, and board member of Roy Thomson Hall, the National Theatre School of Canada, and the Anglican Church of Canada. Locally, he has served as president of the Huntsville Rotary Club, chair of Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, chair of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation, president of Huntsville Festival of the Arts, and board member of Community Living Huntsville.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In business, Hugh Mackenzie has a background in radio and newspaper publishing. He was also a founding partner and CEO of Enterprise Canada, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm established in 1986.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, Hugh is president of C3 Digital Media Inc., the parent company of Doppler Online, and he enjoys writing commentary for Huntsville Doppler.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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