In interviews on CBC Radio’s The House that aired Saturday, U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Senator Peter Boehm and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy all gave their views on the Canada-US relationship status and strength. democracy in their countries. Murphy, a Democrat serving as New Jersey’s governor since 2018, told host Chris Hall that the United States faces a “cocktail of concerns” when it comes to its own democracy. He pointed to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, where Congress is holding hearings, but also talked about how he believed the US Supreme Court was out of step with public opinion on divisive issues such as abortion and gun ownership. . 17:12 Democratic oblivion? US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen talks to The House about the Canada-US relationship, then New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Canadian Senator Peter Boehm sit down to discuss the state of democracy in Canada and the United States. “If you look at where America is on concealed weapons, where America is on Roe v. Wade … the will of the people is dramatically opposed to this radical right-wing bloc on the Supreme Court,” he said. Even with those challenges, Murphy said, he expressed optimism. “I think we’ll make it,” he said. Boehm, who has served as ambassador to Germany, under-secretary of international development and for the 2018 G7 summit, among many other public servant roles, similarly said he was optimistic but that Canada also faced significant challenges in social and political level topics. “We’re in a bit of a vicious cycle of popular frustration,” he told Hall. “I think people’s frustration with the impact of the pandemic is a big factor. We have economic stagnation, to a degree. And of course, in all of that, politics has become very polarized.” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the United States Supreme Court is out of step with public opinion on divisive issues like abortion and gun ownership. (Eduard Munoz/Reuters)
Sunny days and snow storms
Ambassador David Cohen also identified challenges in the Canada-US relationship for both countries’ democracies. He said he believes in the fundamental friendship between the two countries formed by family ties, travel and trade, and shared values, but, he said, over the past four or five years, Canadians have felt “betrayed” by the lack of mutual affection from the United States. Freeland, meanwhile, said Canada is the country that should be most concerned about developments in the United States, but that Canadians should be confident “we can deal with sunny days and we can deal with blizzards.” But when it comes to ensuring a stable, sustainable relationship with this country’s most important partner, Freeland also emphasized the responsibility Canadians have. He notes that Canada must be seen as a reliable and responsible ally, which was not, he said, the image portrayed during the winter convoy protests that drove traffic and trade to the border. “I could see our reputation as a reliable trading partner and investment destination being eroded by the minute. And we can’t do that. We’re not a big enough, rich enough country to be self-harming, mutilating parts of ourselves,” he said. in Hall. Protesters block the road at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, in February. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the convoy protests in Ottawa and at border points with the US challenged Canada’s image as a reliable and responsible ally. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)
Taking nothing for granted
In different ways, Canadian and American officials each pointed to renewed, renewed engagement — both with domestic citizens and with trans-border partners — as the way to revitalize both the relationship and the two countries’ respective democracies. Cohen said past challenges showed that “maybe we shouldn’t take this incredible relationship and mutual commitment to democratic values so lightly and lightly that it doesn’t come automatically.” Boehm said it’s up to politicians to act in an honest, clear way and push back against cynicism and misinformation in the public sphere. 11:42 Free country in the country of the free Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland sits down with Chris Hall to talk about what this country can do to keep its most important bilateral relationship—with the United States—on track. Freeland said moments like the overturning of Roe v. Wade broadcasting rights in a democracy cannot be taken for granted and there was a danger of complacency. “There can always be a backlash, all rights can be eroded. All institutions can be attacked and can collapse. There is no inevitability in democracy. There is no inevitability in women’s rights,” she said. When it comes to the Canada-US relationship, Murphy said a close relationship can always be closer. And when it comes to American democracy, he said, there’s never been a more important time than now to show up and vote — to support democracy through action. “Vote and vote for democracy,” he said. “I’m a proud Democrat, but I’m less about partisan politics than I am about standing up for the essence of America, the constitution that underpins our country, which, to me, needs to come together.” Discussing once again the reaction to recent SCOTUS rulings and revelations about the Jan. 6 attack, Murphy said he hoped it would spur positive Democratic turnout. “I think there’s a sense of outrage right now that will get people to the polls and prove, please God, that democracy is alive and well.”
title: “Canadian Us Officials Optimistic About Democracy Despite Cocktail Of Threats " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-09” author: “Sarah Benson”
In interviews on CBC Radio’s The House that aired Saturday, U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Senator Peter Boehm and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy all gave their views on the Canada-US relationship status and strength. democracy in their countries. Murphy, a Democrat serving as New Jersey’s governor since 2018, told host Chris Hall that the United States faces a “cocktail of concerns” when it comes to its own democracy. He pointed to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, where Congress is holding hearings, but also talked about how he believed the US Supreme Court was out of step with public opinion on divisive issues such as abortion and gun ownership. . 17:12 Democratic oblivion? US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen talks to The House about the Canada-US relationship, then New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Canadian Senator Peter Boehm sit down to discuss the state of democracy in Canada and the United States. “If you look at where America is on concealed weapons, where America is on Roe v. Wade … the will of the people is dramatically opposed to this radical right-wing bloc on the Supreme Court,” he said. Even with those challenges, Murphy said, he expressed optimism. “I think we’ll make it,” he said. Boehm, who has served as ambassador to Germany, under-secretary of international development and for the 2018 G7 summit, among many other public servant roles, similarly said he was optimistic but that Canada also faced significant challenges in social and political level topics. “We’re in a bit of a vicious cycle of popular frustration,” he told Hall. “I think people’s frustration with the impact of the pandemic is a big factor. We have economic stagnation, to a degree. And of course, in all of that, politics has become very polarized.” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the United States Supreme Court is out of step with public opinion on divisive issues like abortion and gun ownership. (Eduard Munoz/Reuters)
Sunny days and snow storms
Ambassador David Cohen also identified challenges in the Canada-US relationship for both countries’ democracies. He said he believes in the fundamental friendship between the two countries formed by family ties, travel and trade, and shared values, but, he said, over the past four or five years, Canadians have felt “betrayed” by the lack of mutual affection from the United States. Freeland, meanwhile, said Canada is the country that should be most concerned about developments in the United States, but that Canadians should be confident “we can deal with sunny days and we can deal with blizzards.” But when it comes to ensuring a stable, sustainable relationship with this country’s most important partner, Freeland also emphasized the responsibility Canadians have. He notes that Canada must be seen as a reliable and responsible ally, which was not, he said, the image portrayed during the winter convoy protests that drove traffic and trade to the border. “I could see our reputation as a reliable trading partner and investment destination being eroded by the minute. And we can’t do that. We’re not a big enough, rich enough country to be self-harming, mutilating parts of ourselves,” he said. in Hall. Protesters block the road at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, in February. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the convoy protests in Ottawa and at border points with the US challenged Canada’s image as a reliable and responsible ally. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)
Taking nothing for granted
In different ways, Canadian and American officials each pointed to renewed, renewed engagement — both with domestic citizens and with trans-border partners — as the way to revitalize both the relationship and the two countries’ respective democracies. Cohen said past challenges showed that “maybe we shouldn’t take this incredible relationship and mutual commitment to democratic values so lightly and lightly that it doesn’t come automatically.” Boehm said it’s up to politicians to act in an honest, clear way and push back against cynicism and misinformation in the public sphere. 11:42 Free country in the country of the free Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland sits down with Chris Hall to talk about what this country can do to keep its most important bilateral relationship—with the United States—on track. Freeland said moments like the overturning of Roe v. Wade broadcasting rights in a democracy cannot be taken for granted and there was a danger of complacency. “There can always be a backlash, all rights can be eroded. All institutions can be attacked and can collapse. There is no inevitability in democracy. There is no inevitability in women’s rights,” she said. When it comes to the Canada-US relationship, Murphy said a close relationship can always be closer. And when it comes to American democracy, he said, there’s never been a more important time than now to show up and vote — to support democracy through action. “Vote and vote for democracy,” he said. “I’m a proud Democrat, but I’m less about partisan politics than I am about standing up for the essence of America, the constitution that underpins our country, which, to me, needs to come together.” Discussing once again the reaction to recent SCOTUS rulings and revelations about the Jan. 6 attack, Murphy said he hoped it would spur positive Democratic turnout. “I think there’s a sense of outrage right now that will get people to the polls and prove, please God, that democracy is alive and well.”
