The reality is that the aircraft part of Bombardier would have ceased to exist several times in the past without direct aid and subsidy by federal and provincial governments. The same cannot be said about Boeing.

Both Boeing and Bombardier have legitimate points to make but Bombardier can not claim the moral high ground with a straight face. Neither can Boeing, of course.

The interesting part of the debate from this side of the border is how Canadians circle the wagons and get emotional and defensive about any perceived assault on any Canadian interest irrespective of the facts involved.