While National Newswatch does not keep an archive of external articles for longer than 6 months, we do keep all articles written by contributors who post directly to our site. Here you will find all of the contributed and linked external articles from Allan Rock.
Since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, his absurd contention that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state has drawn much attention. In reality, the core of the Canada-U.S. bilateral relationship is the orderly flow of people and goods across our shared border. And that includes people seeking asylum.
When Liberals vote on March 9, they will be selecting not only their party’s leader but also the next Prime Minister of Canada. We have had the privilege of working with Liberal prime ministers going back to Pierre Trudeau and have seen first-hand the nature and number of demands made on the person who holds that office, as well as...
With each successive provocation, it is becoming clear that President Donald Trump’s fixation with Canada is more than a negotiating ploy. Whether or not Trump seeks to revisit 19th century thinking about America’s “manifest destiny,” his comments threaten Canadian sovereignty. His demeaning treatment of Canada and its prime minister — from his coercive threat of 25% tariffs to his mendacity...
One or two things I have learned about my country: first, Canadians tend to avoid overt displays of nationalism. Quiet pride rather than loud boasting is more our style. We know we are fortunate and are calmly grateful instead of noisily assertive. We celebrate domestic successes, revere our heroes and feel wonderful when one of our own is recognized for...
