…I mean, there would be no excuse for Helena Guergis to use to travel there so she could get some sun and vacation time in, rather then visiting a Canadian who’s being held in a prison without charge. This is the same Helena Guergis who breached Dion’s and Ignatieff’s security by doing a partisan attack on their visit to Afghanistan and blowing their cover when she revealed where they were going to be before they had reached the destination - a security no-no. She’s just put on display more of her incompetence and worse, her utter disinterest in a Canadian’s fate (though she obviously did enjoy the socialite scene down there). She’s done so badly on this file (and in my opinion, as a Minister in general since she got named to the position) that even the National Post calls her ineffectual. Harper should remove her from her post, but he won’t, as that would be a sign of weakness.
The fact that we’re no longer asking for clemency for Canadians facing the death penalty in foreign prisons if the country has a “credible justice system” is bad enough, but apparently the lack of interest in Canadians extends to others who aren’t even facing that - or even facing charges. The belated reaction to this by the Conservative government was only done when they realized how potentially damaging it was to them in the media and for public opinion, when it was shown no one had lifted a finger to try and help her get some justice in her situation.
Scott…what do you propose that the PM or minister do? We all know that what the Mexican authorities have done is a crock of shit…but do we have a right to demand that they release her?? Sure we do and they can tell us to go F**K ourselves. They have there laws and right or wrong they dont have to even act like we even talk to them. Then what..we can sail our aircraft carrier off there coast and threaten them? Oh ya..we dont have one because Canada has be lackluster is defence spending for many many years. Lets threaten a trade war..nope..because then our largest trading partner is involved and that would really raise the stink level up high. We need to hope that through diplomatic talks that our current govt can get her released. I hope with all my heart that she is free soon but for now bashing the pm and his ministers for lack of inaction when what they can do is really limited is not fair. I know..you want an election!!