Not getting a seat on the security council is a slap in the face to Canadians.
Baird is right in not trying as he would surely fail (and more taxpayer $s would be needlessly wasted).
Hopefully, it (along with the significant waste of our tax dollars in the last few years) will help us to focus on replacing this government asap ... before irreparable damage internationally.
As with many international items, there are various perspective to entertain:
1. Toronto Star May 1st.
2. Toronto Star May 3rd.
3. Toronto Star May 3rd (2nd aqrticle).
While I agree, the seat is not all that important to Canada, it is important how we present ourselves (via our elected representatives).
John Baird has never been politically astute or sensitive. He is an embarrassing representative and never ceases to remind me of his less than desireable behaviour.
The first article of May 3rd, does remind us how Harper has changed Canada significantly (for the worse) in just 24 months.
In my opinion, it began well before that when he ignored significant environmental concerns so more emphasis could be put on shale oil production in Alberta.
Although no political party stands out as best-of-breed, it goes without saying "anything would be better".
I am obviously out of touch as I continue to be amazed how he won a majority in the last election ... and why he chose Baird as Foreign Affairs minister.
Maybe it's a Rob Ford thing...
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