It is unclear exactly how much production occurs at the U.S. plant, there is a loophole that by performing final assembly there, they can consider it "American" even with a significant degree of the work done in Canada. In any case, Canadian companies are profiting off this, and that is news enough.
Their deal with Brampton was applauded. Their work with Ukraine as well. The "Canadian" business is still American. Imagine the outrage if governments dictated the deals of private business.
Don't get me wrong, I am disgusted by it all. And if I still lived near there, I'd go protest. I will also make my thoughts known to the Brampton mayor.
Yes, to add context for those less versed in these terms, it's a very powerful bullet fired from a special "anti-materiel" rifle, named as such for targeting equipment rather than infantry. Resistance to that kind of arms fire makes it very resilient against exterior assault, certainly beyond the capabilities of arms possessed by civilians.
As if we have complete control over how the equipment is being used when purchased by an ally. That the US is using the equipment on its own people after being purchased is supposed to make us complicit? When we sell equipment, do we ask how it will be used? Who it will be used against before deciding to finalize the purchase? Or do we have faith that the equipment will be used in the defence of their nation and the possible protection of ours as well? I’m sorry this equipment was used in this manner but to state Canada is complicit is a moral leap IMO.
In a society, the conduct of private individuals or groups is restricted by laws enacted and enforced by the government, in order to protect shared interests including our ethics and our wellbeing.
It is unclear exactly how much production occurs at the U.S. plant, there is a loophole that by performing final assembly there, they can consider it "American" even with a significant degree of the work done in Canada. In any case, Canadian companies are profiting off this, and that is news enough.
Their deal with Brampton was applauded. Their work with Ukraine as well. The "Canadian" business is still American. Imagine the outrage if governments dictated the deals of private business.
https://ukrainetoday.org/canadas-roshel-company-to-produce-armoured-vehicles-in-ukraine/
https://investbrampton.ca/roshel-invests-65-million-in-brampton-smart-armoured-vehicle-facility-bringing-500-new-jobs-to-city/
Don't get me wrong, I am disgusted by it all. And if I still lived near there, I'd go protest. I will also make my thoughts known to the Brampton mayor.
https://azat.tv/en/ice-roshel-armoured-vehicles-us-production-controversy/
Yes, to add context for those less versed in these terms, it's a very powerful bullet fired from a special "anti-materiel" rifle, named as such for targeting equipment rather than infantry. Resistance to that kind of arms fire makes it very resilient against exterior assault, certainly beyond the capabilities of arms possessed by civilians.
A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y!!!!
This post, I’ve read so many over the months since I’ve been on Substack, is the post that grabbed me by my heart and pulled.
I, too, am getting tired.
Thank you for the information.
I shall focus on tomorrow and what I can do with what I’ve learned.
Remember it’s not the gun that kills people, it’s the person behind the gun that does it.
As if we have complete control over how the equipment is being used when purchased by an ally. That the US is using the equipment on its own people after being purchased is supposed to make us complicit? When we sell equipment, do we ask how it will be used? Who it will be used against before deciding to finalize the purchase? Or do we have faith that the equipment will be used in the defence of their nation and the possible protection of ours as well? I’m sorry this equipment was used in this manner but to state Canada is complicit is a moral leap IMO.
You’re right but it’s time to put an end to this deal.
I’ve been pissed about this since I read it weeks ago
Mark Carney, please respond. Doug Ford, butt out.
Governments in a free market do not interfere in business decisions. Integrity is displayed or not displayed by the business owners.
In a society, the conduct of private individuals or groups is restricted by laws enacted and enforced by the government, in order to protect shared interests including our ethics and our wellbeing.