Port of Montreal says it’s not in crisis
François Legault has floated the idea that the Port of Montreal may shut down if the rail blockades continue, but port operators say the situation is not so bad. Justin Trudeau is asking for patience.
(Meantime, so much of China’s industry has shut down that it has cut its emissions by 25%. So shipments of goods from that country must be down as well.)
Jack 17:29 on 2020-02-19 Permalink
Why is Legault pushing this needle so far. The SQ is powerless in conflicts like this, they proved it at Oka. Why does he want to raise the stakes, just asking?
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/202002/19/01-5261554-crise-ferroviaire-legault-nexclut-pas-lusage-de-la-force.php
Ian 18:21 on 2020-02-19 Permalink
Legault knows he is powerless, he’s just using this as an opportunity to posture & make the federal government look bad. Legault may not be a separatist but he knows vilifying the feds plays well with his voter base.
Kate 10:06 on 2020-02-20 Permalink
I was coming here to say pretty much that, Ian. Thanks!
Ian 20:41 on 2020-02-21 Permalink
I stand on the shoulders of giants, thank you, Kate.