Choose your battle is a very popular Canadian saying. In office politics, we choose our battle to maximize our benefits, so sometimes we have to let go un-critical clash with others.
Why does Harper choose the battle with China? I don't see any financial gains. I also can't recall in my 20 years or so living in Canada any Canadian government fought for a Canadian citizen in such a vigorous manner. I don't see any benefit the Harper government will be getting from this battle. Human rights in the past 20 years in Canada is slightly better than lip service.
Don't forget PC originated from the former Reformer Party, which was anti-immigrant, anti-China, anti-poverty but very pro USA.
I am afraid Harper chooses the battle with China because of their hardline philosophy; otherwise, I can't find anything to justify their behaviour.
I gave my vote to PC last time hoping they will cut the tax down which apparently is going to happen. I won't though next time if the battle reflects their philosophy.
Where is the media from the Chinese community? Where are CTTV, Singtao and Ming Pao? I am very disappointed that the media chooses the battle on a restaurant business license which is hardly the government fault. This battle affects every Chinese Canadian and Canadian.
Our media can clarify and provide more factual information for the Chinese community to judge this case, review the asylum process and the potential of allowing terrors in, confront the Harper government's pre-mature strategy in an international trade war and asssess the negative impact on Chinese community.
Both our media and the Harper government don't know how to choose their battle.
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