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“The alliance between Canada and Europe is not defined by what we oppose, but by what we uphold: freedom, solidarity, prosperity, and sustainable development. An alliance strong enough that no one can dictate our choices to us. Individually, Europe and Canada are strong. Together, they are even stronger.”—Mark Carney, Prime Minister, Canada
Author’s note: I asked Dr. Michael MacKay, a political philosopher who lives in Canada and has worked as a lecturer and an election obsersvor in Ukraine, to offer the Bette Dangerous community his hot take on the historic developments between Canada and the EU. What follows is his response.”—hsc
‘Beyond the Savage World of the Hegemons’
By Dr. Michael MacKay
Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation in the European Parliament. Members listened attentively to every word of his speech, understanding they were witnesses to history and meeting the leader of the Free World.
From coast to coast, Canadians are feeling an exhilarating surge of national pride. There’s a palpable sense of hope and an upsurge in confidence as Canadians look to a promising future. The power of unity and identity has never been stronger than it is now in Canada.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada associate membership in the European Union. She made a joyful, aspirational statement. It marks the beginning of a mutually beneficial engagement between Canada and Europe that will involve every level of society and every field of endeavour.
Canadians and Europeans have shared values: decency, democracy, respect for the rule of law, and looking out for one another. We agree that we should try to live in a society that cherishes the dignity and worth of every human being.
Early this year, Mark Carney gave the clarion call for middle powers to build a new family of nations that takes us beyond the savage world of the hegemons. Now is the time for civilization to put the logical next steps into action. That is happening with the deep and comprehensive alignment of Canada and Europe. This is where the future lies.—Dr. Michael MacKay for Bette Dangerous
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This is great news for Canada, the EU, and the free world. I hope we in the USA will denounce Trump/MAGA, hold those who broke the law accountable, and join the free world again. After two terms of Trump, it’s not our place to lead it. But we should get our house in order, rejoin it and help Canada and Europe promote democratic values, the rule of law, and the dignity of all human beings, as Carney said.