George Monbiot writes a scathing criticism of Canada’s environmental record. It’s important to be aware of how members of the international community see us. We have as a tendency to be rather sanctimonious, not realizing that we are no longer seen as the kinder, gentler North Americans.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cif-green/2009/nov/30/canada-tar-sands-copenhagen-climate-deal
For the kinder, gentler version of his article, go the Globe and Mail at
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/please-canada-clean-up-your-act/article1380768/
Finally, Heather Mallick takes it all in and asserts that not only is it embarrassing to be a Canadian, but that the root of the problem is the democratic deficit in Canada.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/dec/02/embarrassing-canadian-corrupt-petro-state
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