No, it is a fantastic article of the sort of critical thinking which has been to frightened to show itself in the national media for years.  On economic grounds, the free trade deal is quite rational, keeping in mind what this nation has learned since the introduction of NAFTA.  However, Mr. Crowley (which is only what I recall of the author's actual name) is correct.  The provinces have no federal vision, never have, nor is it their mandate.  It is the correct 'wake-up' call, with little evidence that the responsible parties can interpret the message properly.