A reasoned take on the UAE-Canada visa issue

As we know, I am biased here, but I fully appreciate this editorial in The Globe and Mail's on the dispute, particularly this part:

Canada should change its landing slot regime, but Canadians should not be forced to interpret tea leaves.

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Anonymous said…
Canada should absolutely hammer the reputation of the UAE, make them pay and set a precedent.
January 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM
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