Don't Cry for Canada - why a Conservative Government in Canada isn';t the end of the world

Don't Cry for Canada

A good article from "The Nation", an American journal, provides a good assessment on the reality of the political situation in Canada, and cautions the conservative far-right movement not to get too excited about any "seismic shifts" in Canadian social policy. Sure, we voted in the conservative party, who promised they wouldn't be "too conservative" while cleaning up government. Just to make sure, we also voted in a strong left-wing watchdog to make sure they don't do anything stupid. We called for change for change's sake - because the Liberals have done wrong - not because of any profound social realignment. The right-wing movement in Canada would also do well to remember that.

As usual, Canada will continue moving straight up the middle, encompassing the best of both worlds.