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Conservative interest in Israel’s preservation possibly economic

By Devon Simpson

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to Israel should raise speculation on the motivation for a friendly relationship between Canada and Israel, two dissimilar states. The visit is possibly the personal decision of hardline right wingers in the Conservative Party, possibly influenced by the Evangelical Christian belief that Jewish people are chosen by God and Israel… Continue reading Conservative interest in Israel’s preservation possibly economic

EU free trade promises a mixed bag

By Devon Simpson

Prime minister Stephen Harper has recently announced a preliminary agreement with the European Union, which could be one of the biggest free trade agreements Canada has ever signed. The deal grants far reaching access to the 500 million consumers in the EU’s $17 trillion market. It is expected to increase trade across the Atlantic by… Continue reading EU free trade promises a mixed bag