John Carpay: Nationalism Means Not Being Selective in Defending Sovereignty

Canadian sovereignty entails Canadians independently managing their country, including the creation and modification of laws at all governmental levels. The author criticizes selective support for sovereignty, pointing out instances where foreign entities, such as the World Health Organization, influence Canadian policy without significant protest. This selective approach to sovereignty is characterized as being only concerned when specific political figures, like former U.S. President Trump, are involved.

• Canadian sovereignty means Canadians are fully in charge of running their own country.
• It involves Canadians, not foreigners, passing, repealing, and amending federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
• Sovereignty is violated when foreigners influence Canadian affairs or rules.
• The commentary criticizes ‘fair-weather’ sovereigntists who protest selectively.
• These individuals protested “fifty-one” (presumably referring to a trade deal or foreign influence) when President Trump was involved but remained silent on the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations.
• The International Health Regulations allow the WHO to direct worldwide responses to public health emergencies, potentially dictating Canadian healthcare policy.