Canada in the Ukraine: Peacemaker or Powder Monkey?

 

Canadians are unaware of the depth and the dangers of the Harper government's increasing involvement of our country in Eastern European politics (through his offering military aid to Ukraine outside of NATO).

In signaling Monday that Canada “ … wants to create deeper defense ties with Ukraine, (by) signing a declaration that could lead to broader military co-operation in one of the most volatile parts of the globe,” he increases the potential for war,  offensive action by Kiev.

The insurgents, the overwhelmingly Russian-speaking majority in the east, are fighting for powers equal to the Québécois: governance in their province’s affairs in their language.

Canada is supporting action by which “Kiev Effectively Cedes East Ukraine to Separatists; Poroshenko Withdraws Hospital and School Funding”.  Such action ensures that reintegration of the eastern region into Ukraine will only be achieved by force.  “The time for blowhard posturing is over. The time for hard economic calculation has begun.” 

Canada’s role is as ‘powder monkey,’ supplying military resources to the Ukrainian president whose actions are unpredictable. That role moves toward an intensification of Cold War Two and the precipitation of World War Three.

It is time Canada`s government assumes our traditions of Peacemaking. That role will serve the interests of world peace and of all Canadians, not only those of Ukrainian descent.   (Quotations are from daily news sources)

 

Joe Hueglin, ex-MP (Conservative)

Niagara Falls, Ontario