Le Marché : Un Mauvais Accord Vaut Mieux Que Pas D'Accord Du Tout #shorts
10 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this short French‑language commentary, Patrick Castonguay reflects on a recent trade negotiation that fell through. He argues that even a sub‑optimal agreement—one that is “bad” for Canada—holds more strategic value than having no agreement at all, because it keeps Canada at the negotiating table and preserves leverage. By contrast, the decision to completely break off dialogue removes Canada from the negotiation process, penalises it heavily, and forces the other side to change its position. Castonguay emphasizes that a total lack of deal leaves Canada 100 % penalised, whereas a flawed deal would at least retain some negotiating foothold.










