When Germany came calling, asking to buy Canadian natural gas to replace its Russian supplies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused, despite the global climate and security benefits, as well as revenues for Canadians producers and jobs for Canadian workers. Canada was Germany’s first choice, but given an aversion to freezing in the dark, another choice had to be found when Canada refused to be a helpful ally.
Qatar is not a German ally, but was willing to be helpful.
Thus Europe’s largest economy has agreed to buy Qatari natural gas for 15 years. It will begin to flow to Germany in 2026. Untold billions will flow in the other direction.
And, should the Qataris decide to continue their Hamas patronage, both in theatre and on campus overseas, some of that money will be used for that purpose. It’s possible that, blinded by climate zealotry — much like the Tides Foundation — the Trudeau government could NOT see two steps ahead on the strategic and security implications. But it is likely that the Germans told our government that a Canadian refusal might mean the Qatari option.
It is possible to imagine the Trudeau government delighted by the 50,000 walking in Toronto, leaving their cars behind, perhaps employing shallow breathing to reduce their CO2 emissions. The pro-Hamas screamers seemed to be high CO2 emitters. That might earn them more attention from the federal government.
This is not a ragtag bunch of misguided students. It is a well-funded operation run by people who know exactly what they are doing
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