Canada's Economic Future Hangs in Balance as Trade Reliance Reaches Critical Point

Canada is facing a crucial moment in its history, according to John Ralston Saul. The country's economy has become increasingly reliant on trade with the United States, with 75% of its trade tied to the US.

This precarious situation is a result of free trade talks in the 1980s, which led Canada to adopt a policy of extensive integration with the US market.

Ralston Saul believes that Canadians must now make a clear choice and embark on a major change of direction for the country.