Canada's role

Contributor: jeremoo

Date: 2003-01-23 11:24:44

The suggestion that Canada hasn't a voice to be heard due to our lack of overwhelming military forces is simply ridiculous. That we don't need bombs to influence our neighbours is something to be proud of.

To me, it is important to lead through example. By encouraging ethics in business and trade and by re-affirming our commitment to the advancement of human rights.

I am quite glad that the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade sees the advancement of Canadian Values as a completely separate issue from military spending. They are separate issues and should not be tied together so tightly.