Posted on 08/26/2023 4:53:10 PM PDT by Libloather
A Canadian lawmaker has revealed a 'game-plan' is being devised on how to respond if the US becomes a far-right, authoritarian regime, following the presidential election.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is keeping a close eye on who is going to be America's next leader, the National Post reports.
'We are certainly working on scenarios,' Joly told a Montreal radio station in French during an interview this week.
'In general, there is our game plan, precisely to be able to manage what could be a rather difficult situation.
'I will work with my colleagues and with the mayors, the provincial premiers, with the business community, with the unions, with everyone in the country, so that we are ready regardless of the election outcome.'
She is believed to be alluding to the possible re-election of former President Donald Trump, who will likely be the Republican nominee and face off against Joe Biden in a tight race.
During the same discussion, she said the issue of how Canada prevents the growth of the far-right is being looked at more widely.
'The other aspect of the question is more about knowing how we as a democracy are able to thwart the growth of the far-right in our country, because it’s happening in the United States, it’s happening in Europe,' she said.
Joly added: 'So one can’t be naïve here, Patrick; it’s happening right now with us, there is, we know that there is certainly a radicalization of the [Canadian] Conservative Party.'
University of Ottawa national-security professor Thomas Juneau said that with unpredictability experienced around the world recently, it's necessary to be prepared for any outcome.
'What would have been extremely far-fetched scenarios maybe 10 years ago, today are not impossible anymore,' he said.
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“Biden is far right?”
No; authoritarian.
That’s true.
Per the article body, Joly expressed concerns about a so-called “far-right authoritarian” regime (oxymoronic) coming to power here, just to clarify.
Stop calling people “kids” here. There ain’t no damn kids on FR.
You forget about the Obama campaign offices with Che posters on the walls. They knew what they were electing.
WTH is the bimbo talkin’ about? America was an authoritarian regime under Obonzo and now under his buttboy, FJB. Geez. Bidenskyyyyy is a little Benito Mussolini.
It’s none of her bleepin’ business.
“Stop calling people ‘kids’ here. There ain’t no damn kids on FR.”
If they act like kids, I call them kids. Should I add you to the list?
Yes, because it’s better than being old.
Will do.
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