> "In effect, it will give China access to, and control over, some of Canada’s natural resources for the next 31 years."
Why 31 years, is that number commonly used in other trade agreements? Or is 2045 a special year?
If the next Canadian government decides not to honor this agreement, what could China do (outside of military action) besides negotiate a new agreement? If the next Chinese government decides not to honor this future legacy agreement, what could Canada do, besides negotiate a new agreement?
It seems inefficient to make secret agreements that can be rescinded by massive public opposition once the agreements are made public.
Optimistic locking in databases only works when the chance of a conflicting lock is low.
Why 31 years, is that number commonly used in other trade agreements? Or is 2045 a special year?
If the next Canadian government decides not to honor this agreement, what could China do (outside of military action) besides negotiate a new agreement? If the next Chinese government decides not to honor this future legacy agreement, what could Canada do, besides negotiate a new agreement?
It seems inefficient to make secret agreements that can be rescinded by massive public opposition once the agreements are made public.
Optimistic locking in databases only works when the chance of a conflicting lock is low.