"What foreign country gets to wear its uniform on the streets of another nation—unless they’re an occupying power?"
My little town in the USA is near a defense contractor who has done work for Canada. Not only did Canadian servicemen wear their work uniforms into and out of that contractor's facilities, but they appeared in dress uniform on my town green during the Memorial Day parade. They honored us, and we were grateful for the honor.
So guests get to wear their military uniforms too. Are the Chinese in Canada guests?
BTW, I always thought it wrong that the commander of NORAD was American and the deputy commander Canadian. I think they should have alternated. This is especially true after the U.S. created the Northern Command.
China as a nation is considerably more hostile to Canada than Canada is to the US, that's for sure. So no, they're not guests in the same way that Canadian servicemen are in the US. And I bet the Canadian servicemen don't drive around in unmarked military vehicles or spy on Canadians in the US! Hah.
As to NORAD, there's been a historical and lengthy partnership between the two countries, so that command structure doesn't bother me too much—until now. I suspect that this too shall pass, if we (Canada) deal with our own problems.
I think I make that clear in the article. Yes, they're complicit. It appears they were hoodwinked into accepting secret police stations in the guise of something else.
Yes, it was. I wrote this piece because as an American living in Canada for so long, I'm astounded and disturbed by the turn the country has taken.
But I'm equally disturbed by my American compatriots who don't see the real warning of what is going on here in Canada, and who just think, "Oh, poor Canada, the US is picking on them."
I agree. A lot of what Trump says seems to be accurate. China is very much in the Panama Canal for instance. Until your essay I had no idea this was going on. You should send the story to the National Review. They are open to tips…
My bride and I were in Niagara-on-the-Lake September 2021. Lot of ethnic Chinese visiting that weekend we were there. A anti-CCP caravan went down the street and back up the other side of the street. I thought, what is up with that? Now I have some context. What a great article you've written: from many ethnicities should come a common culture, shared by all.
“From many ethnicities should come a common culture, shared by all.”
Yes, this is very much the American “melting pot” ethos. Canada had a different take, called multiculturalism. I liked what I originally saw in Canada, which was a multiculturalism where people from other countries kept their external culture and shared it with Canadians. However, there was always an understanding that newcomers had to commit to Canada as their new nation of primary loyalty and to the rule of Canada’s laws.
I’m now seeing a shift where Canadian culture is becoming overpowered by the opposite-- a loyalty to another motherland and blatant disregard for the rule of law.
Glad if this added context for you! It’s easy for Americans to see Canada as just another country with a culture similar to their own. But there are distinct differences. Some good, some not.
What you said made such perfect sense, after years of immigrant bashing by the likes of Patrick Buchanan who thought celebrating Mexican heritage was a sign that they wanted to take the USA back. By common culture I meant appreciation for county I think -- which could take many forms -- volunteering, joining the military, being a public servant, etc. I greatly appreciate Canada, my great grandfather on my mother's side was Canadian!
Yeah, I really appreciated a country that welcomed differences and celebrated them. But as with anything, it can go off course. Certainly has recently!
Your story from Niagara-on-the-Lake is fascinating. I’d not heard of that kind of protest here yet.
"What foreign country gets to wear its uniform on the streets of another nation—unless they’re an occupying power?"
My little town in the USA is near a defense contractor who has done work for Canada. Not only did Canadian servicemen wear their work uniforms into and out of that contractor's facilities, but they appeared in dress uniform on my town green during the Memorial Day parade. They honored us, and we were grateful for the honor.
So guests get to wear their military uniforms too. Are the Chinese in Canada guests?
BTW, I always thought it wrong that the commander of NORAD was American and the deputy commander Canadian. I think they should have alternated. This is especially true after the U.S. created the Northern Command.
China as a nation is considerably more hostile to Canada than Canada is to the US, that's for sure. So no, they're not guests in the same way that Canadian servicemen are in the US. And I bet the Canadian servicemen don't drive around in unmarked military vehicles or spy on Canadians in the US! Hah.
As to NORAD, there's been a historical and lengthy partnership between the two countries, so that command structure doesn't bother me too much—until now. I suspect that this too shall pass, if we (Canada) deal with our own problems.
"Are the Chinese in Canada guests?"
Is the Canadian government complicit?
I think I make that clear in the article. Yes, they're complicit. It appears they were hoodwinked into accepting secret police stations in the guise of something else.
This is an amazing story and quite the warning. Thank you. The way your country handled the truckers’ strike was very disturbing.
Yes, it was. I wrote this piece because as an American living in Canada for so long, I'm astounded and disturbed by the turn the country has taken.
But I'm equally disturbed by my American compatriots who don't see the real warning of what is going on here in Canada, and who just think, "Oh, poor Canada, the US is picking on them."
I agree. A lot of what Trump says seems to be accurate. China is very much in the Panama Canal for instance. Until your essay I had no idea this was going on. You should send the story to the National Review. They are open to tips…
I’ll have a look....
Here’s a link to their send a news tip form. https://www.nationalreview.com/tips/
And in the UK the influence of China in academia is equally concerning.
My bride and I were in Niagara-on-the-Lake September 2021. Lot of ethnic Chinese visiting that weekend we were there. A anti-CCP caravan went down the street and back up the other side of the street. I thought, what is up with that? Now I have some context. What a great article you've written: from many ethnicities should come a common culture, shared by all.
“From many ethnicities should come a common culture, shared by all.”
Yes, this is very much the American “melting pot” ethos. Canada had a different take, called multiculturalism. I liked what I originally saw in Canada, which was a multiculturalism where people from other countries kept their external culture and shared it with Canadians. However, there was always an understanding that newcomers had to commit to Canada as their new nation of primary loyalty and to the rule of Canada’s laws.
I’m now seeing a shift where Canadian culture is becoming overpowered by the opposite-- a loyalty to another motherland and blatant disregard for the rule of law.
Glad if this added context for you! It’s easy for Americans to see Canada as just another country with a culture similar to their own. But there are distinct differences. Some good, some not.
What you said made such perfect sense, after years of immigrant bashing by the likes of Patrick Buchanan who thought celebrating Mexican heritage was a sign that they wanted to take the USA back. By common culture I meant appreciation for county I think -- which could take many forms -- volunteering, joining the military, being a public servant, etc. I greatly appreciate Canada, my great grandfather on my mother's side was Canadian!
Yeah, I really appreciated a country that welcomed differences and celebrated them. But as with anything, it can go off course. Certainly has recently!
Your story from Niagara-on-the-Lake is fascinating. I’d not heard of that kind of protest here yet.