Ongoing chaos in Washington could actually work in Canada’s favour

While Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington praising up Trump on the art of the deal, Trudeau was actually getting a bigger deal done.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, picture in this file photo. While Donald Trump vows to close borders and keep foreigners out, the Canadian prime minister is welcoming refugees and signing trade deals with Europe and beyond, writes Sheila Copps.
OTTAWA—It was Canada’s hour in the European Parliament last week. Even those parties who voted against the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement were compelled to proclaim their affection for our country with hand-held signs that said, "Yes to Canada. No to CETA.” In the end, the vote w...

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