Martin's Foreign Policy Coup (en francais)

Agonized over for more than a year, the new Canadian Foreign Policy was launched with much fanfare recently. (and a ton of taxpayer's money, no doubt!)

Needless to say, I don't think we're going to get much bang for the buck on this one. From the Foreign Policy magazine review of G8 Leaders prior to the next summit:

Paul Martin, Canada

Wants: It’s unclear, and nobody’s very curious. Martin was one of only two leaders that Blair failed to meet with face-to-face before the summit (the other was Koizumi). Canada will continue to lobby for the expansion of the G-8, which would make itself even less relevant.

Will get: Eighteen holes on the famous Gleneagles golf course. But Martin will be most grateful for a chance to get away from the funding scandal that is dogging him at home.

A little underwhelming to say the least. For anyone who was wondering just how marginalized Canada is becoming on the world stage thanks to the Liberals lacklustre efforts, there's not much doubt left now.

Just to remind you of the Jack Pack's approach - seek Jack Pack #1

For a resonable, balanced approach to Foreign Affairs.