Finally. After long last Brexit will happen. The Conservatives have achieved a seismic landslide under the inspired leadership of Boris Johnson. Now, we must look ahead to the upcoming period of stability and opportunity. The time for naval gazing is over. With a large Conservative majority the United Kingdom can …
Read More »Take the Conservative route and Back Boris
The United Kingdom stands at a pivotal crossroads in its history. To one side is the path of freedom, led by Boris Johnson and the Conservatives. To the other is a dark journey into diminution and decay under Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour party. The choices could not be starker. …
Read More »CANZUK: The Logical Next Step
On the 31st of October 2019, Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union, with or without a withdrawal agreement. It is a debate that has divided the country for nearly 4 years in the wake of the 2016 referendum and has exposed or exacerbated ever widening cracks in our social …
Read More »Polls are for Dogs?
There is a saying attributed to former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. When asked about polls, he employed the homonym of the word and declared that they were for dogs as they were the only ones who knew how to properly use them. Polls do get a bad name – …
Read More »Lunging toward the finish line
For those who have been pushing for Commonwealth free trade – specifically CANZUK as an initial phase – recent events have given much hope and buoyed spirits. There is an adage in show business that it takes years to become an overnight sensation, and a lot of intrepid souls know …
Read More »A plan to save the liberal global order in 250 characters or less
In this fast-paced world with news happening every minute of every day, it is hard to keep abreast of it all. After all, how does one find the time? The liberal world is seized by some form of ennui. Leaders are unable to articulate a vision of a world that …
Read More »Brexit: Britain’s Exit from the EU
Brexit, Britain’s Exit from the European Union (EU) in essence is a decision for the United Kingdom (UK) to loosen ties with an EU steadfast on its way to becoming further and further centralised. This allows the potential for the UK to greatly strengthen ties and reconnect with the rest …
Read More »Welcome to Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Assuming there is not a major upset hours after the publication of this article, Boris Johnson will have won the Conservative Party leadership election and will be soon become Prime Minister. The Daily Globe has long been a supporter of Boris Johnson, supported him in the Conservative leadership election, and …
Read More »A bigger world
The 14th Anniversary edition of Brent H. Cameron’s book, “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization is available now on Amazon worldwide. Rarely do we have the ability to gain perspective in the middle of a situation. Human nature dictates that we tend to the here and now, …
Read More »Eyes on the Prize
The second edition of Brent H. Cameron’s book, “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization is available now on Amazon worldwide. In 1992, I volunteered on the local campaign to seek ratification of the ‘Charlottetown Accord’ – a set of changes to the Canadian Constitution that were backed …
Read More »A Cringeworthy ‘Hinge’
The second edition of Brent H. Cameron’s book, “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization is available now on Amazon worldwide. A few years ago, historian and former war correspondent Erik Durschmeid wrote a book called “The Hinge Factor: How Chance and Stupidity Have Changed History”. I bought …
Read More »CANZUK on the international stage
The CANZUK nations dominate the international rankings for democracy, corruption and education and lead the way for a brighter and better future The CANZUK nations are well-known for their great vibrant economies and high living standards. However, the CANZUK nations are also highly regarded in other ways too. Our four …
Read More »The case for a No Deal Brexit
There is another way forward. A No-Deal Brexit. Yes, it is not the desirable outcome after two years of hard negotiations and it is not without its own flaws, not least its vulnerability to the incompetence and inertia of the UK political establishment. Yet it is now the best option …
Read More »Its (Not) All About The Money: 2020 – UK & Commonwealth Vision Introduction
The Brexit debate has been monopolised by the focus on how the future EU-UK relationship will function, or not function, as the case may be. Despite the mass use of time and effort, not much has been fleshed out. As such, as we approach Brexit Day, we must examine the …
Read More »Time to Choose
The second edition of Brent H. Cameron’s book, “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade: Options for a new globalization is available now on Amazon worldwide. In 2009, I had the opportunity to have a long and private conversation. My family was on vacation and our excursion took us in proximity to someone …
Read More »Canzuk Defense opportunities in 2019
The Armed Forces and Royal Navies of the CANZUK nations share a common heritage, sharing similar flags, ranks and anthems of the old British Commonwealth and Empire. The years ahead may prove to be a defining moment in the CANZUK cause. In the 19th year of the 21st century, we …
Read More »The UK’s New Secure Border and What it Means for CANZUK
Trade and Free Immigration Agreements Around the world most geopolitical partnerships are regional because at times of peace, those in close-proximity are usually the most culturally and hence politically aligned. In order to move politically forward the political differences between the neighbouring countries needs to be addressed so that they …
Read More »CANZUK: A Heartfelt Cry Spanning Across 3 Continents
On the European continent, Britain has always been seen as the country – half in and half out of Europe. Perhaps this is because we are neighbouring a geographical block of 500 million people but share a first language with a worldwide block of 500 million people. The Euro-federalists mock …
Read More »The Commonwealth: Moving to a Common Future
The countries that make up the Commonwealth are inextricably linked by their shared history and values; the rule of law, good works through aid, sport and democracy and shared cultures. Together, as one, the modern Commonwealth strives to improve the lives of its 2.4 billion people, whether that is ensuring …
Read More »A better way forward
When the British government handed over Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China, I was a staffer for a member of the Ontario Legislature. In the local constituency office, we had a television in the reception area that was normally tuned to the Ontario Legislative Assembly channel. In advance …
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