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[–] ninthant@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 day ago (2 children)

How do we accomplish this?

Specifically if the conservatives get in and can just sell it off for a short-term payout, how can we make a long-term plan for this?

I ask not to sound smug and cynical, but to earnestly seek ideas on this.

[–] FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 12 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

The only way is to make sure conservatives never form government again.

[–] ninthant@lemmy.ca 5 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

That doesn’t seem like an entirely sustainable plan?

I’m trying to separate what I want (which is what you addressed) with something practical that would allow Canada to invest in longer-term projects like this one.

[–] FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 4 points 5 hours ago

I don't think there is anything to prevent one government from undoing what another government has done, unless it is something constitutional where they have to have buy in from at least 7 provinces and 50% of the population.

[–] LiveLoveLaff@lemmy.ca 10 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

This is a very fair question. The Cons screw Canada over quite regularly. Is there a way we can safe guard anything put into place.

[–] ninthant@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

My only idea would be a partnership with a province which would give the other veto power over any potential sale, along with a legal commitment that Canada would retain access to all IP in case of a sale.

[–] FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

You would need a government in opposition provincially that was politically adverse to the federal government. If you end up with 2 conservative governments it's likely they wouldn't oppose one another ideologically.

[–] ninthant@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 hours ago

Yeah, that’s the rub.

The IP clause to allow Canada to rebuild it in case of that happening might poison any potential sale, and might discourage a province from wanting to sell if Canada would then rebuild in a new province?

But I’m just spitballing and have no idea if it even makes sense