New World Order

In reading about the G20 summit a lot was mentioned about a 'new world order' being introduced. I wonder about Canada's role in all this- will it be as a leader? or in its current role as compassionate middle power?

I'd like to think this 'new world order' will put Canada near the top. The banking regulations put in place as part of the summit's final agreement were modelled after Canadian regulations. Our banks are among the top financial institutions in the world. On the military side, we have over two thousand soldiers serving in Afghanistan, which, I consider to be our mission above all others. Our Defense Minister may become NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)'s first non-European Secretary-General.

Prime Minister Harper says nobody can replace the USA. That may be true, but I believe there is a chance to advance Canada to a higher place in the world. Harper has begun to raise his profile in the United States through various media appearances, and spreading the word about the Canadian economy as being among the more stable in the world. He's touting the advantages of world trade, and cautioning against protectionism- both positives to get the world's economy back on track.

Canada has always wanted a bigger role in the world. And now we have the chance- and it looks like we're taking it.

To read more about the G20 summit, see: G20 Summit Ends With $1 Trillion deal.