the old tory political establishment in this country needs to wake up to what the new facts are, and it is that nafta has allowed mexico to overtake us, economically.

canadians think they're so much better than mexico. canada goes to g7 meetings; mexico is a third world country. these are old facts; pre-nafta facts.

this is reality:

within five-ten years, canada will be competing with indonesia and turkey for 15th place, while mexico enters the top ten.

expect mexico to replace us at the g7 summits within the next five years. we already shouldn't be there and it's a matter of time before they throw us out.

we think we're america's largest trading partner. nowadays, it depends on how you measure it and by most measures we either aren't or we're tied with mexico or china.

this is reality:

we think we have shared cultural values with the americans rooted in a shared british heritage.

this is reality:

we think we have a close military alignment and are trusted allies. 

we don't anymore. at all.

we have to adjust to reality.