To claim the election result was a massive popular rejection of concerns about globalization is just plain silly. While it is possible to appreciate all the positive aspects of globalization, for some globalization is seen as a threat to jobs, communities, security and identity. Others fear the state is transferring responsibility and power to non-accountable corporations. As well, we know that freer trade mostly benefits the wealthiest countries and other small elites. Labour is not mobile.
Prosperity can come at a high environmental and social price.
Who owns the products and benefits of globalization is a key issue. It is these concerns that have been noisily demonstrated in Seattle, Windsor and Prague, and are likely to be expressed again in April at the OAS in Quebec City. From culture to environment issues to preparing for OAS meetings, the government is trying to address the negative unintended consequences of rapidly globalizing economies, cultural influences and environmental impacts. This is not the case. The people chose a government.