Sunday, October 19, 2008

Pass the.. er.. we used to call it cheese

Canada is in discussions with the European Union to set up a free trade deal.  But what the parties are discussing is more than free trade.  Under the agreement, Canada and the EU will be harmonizing standards.  What that really means is that Canada is going to have to agree to whatever standards the EU can think of.  Take for example what can be classified as cheese under EU rules.  Canadian Cheddar with most likely become One-world-economic-order-dairy-based-product in English and more than likely Fromage-faux in French.

The EU has skirmished over currency, sausage and anything that they can possible dream up to fight about.  If the EU decides to ban US beef, will Canada have to follow suit?

Consequences.  Think about it Steve.

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