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Opinion: Canada's tough talk is not reality-based

We should give up on the idea of competing with the U.S. and aspire to be a country the Americans can't afford to ignore

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After a hiatus following last year’s federal election, Canada seems to have rediscovered the joys of talking tough to America. Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggests we could “shut down” the United States by restricting electricity exports.

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Canada could certainly make life uncomfortable in parts of the United States. But causing discomfort doesn’t........

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