[DumpsterDiver]

("Apparently when it comes to the future of North America, the public doesn't count, nor do elected officials.")

A major problem!

I agree. According to the writer, though, all Ottawa has to do is "fully explain the enterprise and bring Canadians on board."

Also, according to the writer, the (not so) dire consequences of Ottawa not doing so means "books will be published and protests planned."

I thought the writer sounded like a flippant boob.

[nicmarlo]

I thought the writer sounded like a flippant boob.

I agree. It's an attempt, imo, to downplay what should make any sane person genuinely alarmed.