California, which Bill Clinton must win if he is retain office and where Governor Pete Wilson still may be his Republican opponent rather than Bob Dole. Host Jean Chretien, somewhat wearily, has asked the combatants not to bring the battle here. Theatre, which is what the G-7 is all about. Tom Friedman of the New York Times, like most observers, knows this Group of Seven is an anachronism and suggests it be renamed the Geriatric-7. Most anyone who counts knows this gang is on its last legs and can't continue with any credibility while Boris Yeltsin has to sit out in the hall and is given a biscuit on the last day.
Brazil already accounts for almost half the GDP of South America.
Allan Fotheringham is a weekly columnist for Maclean's magazine. This information is provided by the Financial Post. All rights reserved.