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With the Trump Tariffs now in place, could this be an opportunity for Canadians to jump on the bandwagon and redesign Bridge in Canada?
Would your average Canadian Bridge Player prefer a local, affordable tournament, competing against Canadian experts and peers?
When I was serving in our local Unit, it was interesting to learn that the significant majority of Unit Members were non-Life Masters. International competition is not high in priority for these players.
Masterpoints. Bring your ACBL points with you or revamp a “points’ system. Other countries have better systems IMO.
Ease restrictions on the convention charts.
CBF, do you have any plans to bring Canadian Bridge governance back to Canada?
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A fresh (Canadian) start?
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Posted 2025-February-03, 10:12
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." MikeH
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Posted 2025-February-03, 15:50
Mycroft could have a double shot here, Canada *and* Mexico 
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Posted 2025-February-04, 10:00
Trump's actions will have consequences. This one had not occurred to me, but it is just a fact that actions have unexpected consequences.
I have played bridge in Tronto and in Montreal, and I believe in Victoria on Vancouver Island, all a long time ago. I am more of a stay at home these days.
Good luck to you, I will watch for what happens.
Interesting idea!
I have played bridge in Tronto and in Montreal, and I believe in Victoria on Vancouver Island, all a long time ago. I am more of a stay at home these days.
Good luck to you, I will watch for what happens.
Interesting idea!
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Posted Yesterday, 22:15
Not surprisingly, there is a large anti-American feeling in Canada at present. The politicians may appear to be cowering to the Trump rhetoric but your average Canadian is avoiding anything American like "the plague". *** correction :anything American
I made the OP with some whimsical exaggeration, influenced by the current trend here. Today I heard of 3 pairs who have cancelled their plans to attend the March NABC.
I made the OP with some whimsical exaggeration, influenced by the current trend here. Today I heard of 3 pairs who have cancelled their plans to attend the March NABC.
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." MikeH
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Posted Yesterday, 22:52
jillybean, on 2025-February-05, 22:15, said:
Not surprisingly, there is a large anti-American feeling in Canada at present. The politicians may appear to be cowering to the Trump rhetoric but your average Canadian is avoiding any American like "the plague".
I made the OP with some whimsical exaggeration, influenced by the current trend here. Today I heard of 3 pairs who have cancelled their plans to attend the March NABC.
I made the OP with some whimsical exaggeration, influenced by the current trend here. Today I heard of 3 pairs who have cancelled their plans to attend the March NABC.
Honestly, Toronto is a great spot for NABCs. I hope the ACBL has them there as often as they can.
Also - this may be news to many Canadians now - but you've got a proud history of welcoming Vietnam War draft dodgers.
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