Chapter 24: The Canada Solution

Chapter 24

The Canada Solution

Langevin Block, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honorable Wayne Hogan, stood in his office across from the Parliament. With him stood Canadian Ambassador to the US, Miss Janice Seals. They both were waiting for the arrival of Foreign Minister Cole Thomas. After waiting a couple more minutes the Minister arrived.

“I hope you weren’t waiting too long,” said Minister Thomas.

“Not at all Cole. Come, have a seat,” replied the Prime Minister.

“Now that Cole is here, can we start with our discussion?” torte Ambassador Seals.

“Very well then. I guess we can skip the pleasantries. Cole you know why I’ve called you back from your European trip. And Janice you know why you’ve been recalled from Washington. You are here because we need to deal with this diplomatic issue that Washington has caused. Janice, our diplomats have been returned correct?”

“Yes, Wayne they’ve been released and are all back in the country.”

“And they are being debriefed?”

“As we speak sir.”

“Good. Now we need to formulate a response. We cannot look like we are just going to lie back and take it from Washington. We need to stand up strong and let them know that we will not be a pushover.”

“This is obviously retaliation against us for recognizing the Republic of California,” said Thomas.

“Even so, that is no reason for illegally detaining foreign diplomats without cause. This is an even greater reason to appear strong in this situation.”

“Well, how do we ‘appear strong’ then Mr. Prime Minister?” asked Thomas.

The White House, Washington D.C., USA. President Smith sat in the Oval office along with Secretary of Defense Strong watching a television. The TV was tuned to the American News Network as they were ready to cover a major press conference from the Canadian government. The Prime Minister himself was ready to make a statement that was direct towards the diplomatic crisis during the Radical Liberal Convention.

“Ken, have your sources given any information as to what they could be talking about?”

“Not anything that special. Only what the rest of the world knows, that it has to do with the arrests of their diplomats.”

“I hate surprises. How is it that the damn President of the United States can’t know things in advance?”

“I don’t know Rich. No respect.”

“Shhhh. Quiet. Looks like the canucks are ready finally.”

“…we now turn it over to the Prime Minister and his address,” said the ANN newscaster.

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the world, I stand before you as a spokesperson for the Canadian people. As many of you know the United States government committed a great diplomatic faux pas. They arrested and detained Canadian diplomats on a diplomatic mission to the United Nations. They did so without cause or reason. We have still not received even a reason for this happenstance. Because of this we are pulling all Canadian diplomats out of the US including the Embassy in Washington and all consulates. We are also closing the American Embassy in Ottawa, and detaining all American diplomats. They will not be released or Canadian diplomats will not return to the US, until we receive an explanation and an apology from US President Smith for the detainment of our Canadian diplomats. The Canadian people will not stand by and allow the US to play by a different set of rules than the rest of the World. Just because the UN is located within US borders does not mean they own the UN. The Canadian people will not stand back and be disrespected. We will stand strong and not back down from bullies.” The Prime Minister paused and took a long breath.

“This also leads into the California question. Canada stands as the only country to recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of California. Because of this Canada is working as a voice for California on the world stage. Even though the California secession has led to fighting, we feel that there is still a possibility of a political solution and we would like to give it a chance to work. In order for that to work we are calling for a ceasefire on both sides. If a ceasefire is not declared from the American side, Canada is ready and willing to intervene on behalf of the Californians. In other words, if the US launches an offensive against Californian interests, then Canada will enter the war on the side of the ROC. America has a history of interventionism and it is about time that they feel the same against them. Thank you and good night.”

“What the hell was that?” screamed President Smith.

“I don’t…” sheepishly said Secretary Strong.

“I HATE SURPRISES.” Smith grabbed a mug off of his desk and threw it across the office and against the wall. The broken pieces lay on the floor surrounded by the dark brown coffee stain. “This is bullshit. The god damn Prime Minister of Canada just called us out on worldwide TV. We cannot let those damn canucks mouth off to us like that.”

The President took a deep breath to compose himself. “Ken, get the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in here now and don’t let the Secretary of State know about any of this. The three of us are going to come up with the Canada Solution.”

Coming Soon: Radical Liberals debate over their future. The American Civil War causes worldwide tensions. Mexico decides its role in the American crisis. Russia meets with Californian diplomats. Rumblings in New Mexico.

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