And this is why Canada is destined to be a fourth world after thought of a nation-
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-kowtowing to the marginalized interests of any special interest block that can scratch together enough political capital , cash or PR heat to claim a page five headline or MSNBC sub feature
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imagine the opposition today to the government of the day announcing a  national plan for the initiation of the St Lawrence  seaway construction , the national rail-line to the west coast or the trans Canada highway system......................
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imagine trying to initiate those programs today-
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and then try to imagine Canada today without those completed projects.....................