January 19, 2006

The Canadian Election's Impact on America

By Jonathan D. Strong
During the years of President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Canada and the United States shared an important relationship as trading partners, allies, and warm friends. Our common Britannic history encompassing the rule of law, democracy, and the protection of the individual through restraints on government power formed a solid foundation. Despite occasional rockiness during and after the American Revolution and in 1812, we were close allies in the two World Wars and Korea Canada continued to be an important Cold War ally of the United States through NATO and NORAD (North American Radar Air Defense).  Although periodic difficulties arose between our respective nations over Vietnam, Cuba, and various other matters, at the core of our cultures we (both Americans and Canadians) appreciated the depth of our shared interests and values.  Canada cheered when the US hockey team beat the USSR in Lake Placid against all odds.  Similarly, Americans...(Read Full Article)