Greetings,
As you know, our nation has just recently moved and become involved within the great region of Canada. A little bit about ourselves...

Remo Star is a protectorate of A Lee Project.
Once a Province in ALP, until granted self-autonomy, Remo Star was involved with the progress of the current nation A Lee Project.

Under ALP as a province, ALP was the first ever Ambassador without Portfolio for the region of North America
Opened up a diplomatic route between the regions of North America and 10000 Islands.

ALP Moved to 10000 Islands and in which later would achieve the honour of becoming Minister of Labour (equiv to Minister of Regional Affairs) and created the first political party movement (The United Democratic Assembly of Conservative Based Nations), first President, and also was responsible for creating the right for Political Parties to have a collective voice in the Council of Nine (equiv to the Cabinet) ALP was also promoted as Field Commander for Ten-thousand Islands Treaty Organization (TITO) Forces.

At the same time, ALP was appointed as a Special Ambassador to the Meritocratic Assembly, to open diplomatic channels. After which, 10000 Islands and the Meritocratic Assembly opened diplomatic channels and embassies in both governing bodies.

ALP was in the Meritocracy for a short time when a new region known as Greece was being developed. Although ALP has no greek heritage, ALP went to help out and assist. Eventually becoming one of the founding fathers of the region and soon the first elected President of the region. The nation help create the first constitution and the beadrock for the beginning of the society. After not wanting to run for a second term, the nation was appointed to the Greek Supreme Court as Chief Justice. After a small trivial dispute, ALP decided to try and form a Meritocratic style government.

After realizing the inactivity plague hitting the NS World, ALP returned to Greece, to continue the voice of reason. At this time, the region has gone a different direction, but as a former President and leader, the nation has been seen as a worthy voice for the Senate. Recently, the nation was asked to run for President. Although the nation lost the General Election to it's ally and under a 3rd Term, ALP was involved in the closest election ever in Greek History, by loosing of 1 vote.

ALP remains in Greece as we speak.

Just recently, the nation of ALP granted the (then) Province of Remo, self-autonomy to self governance. Remo Star's first region to call home is in Canada, and as most campaigns were run through Remo in ALP, Remo Star wants a chance to help Canada.

Thank You

Wow that's a ton of experience!

Thank you,
I am sure there are other nations with similar or greater experience.

The only resident I can think of off the top of my head with that level of experience outside of Canada is Blackshear, and he isn't around much anymore.

I know of that nation.
I perhaps was around as President when I met the nation.

Diplomacy should always be aparent and vital to any regional body.
If elected, Remo would allocate specific time a week to Ambassadors of Canada, and Foriegn Ambassadors to meet with our office. Of course being open at any time for communication, this would be a specific time allocated.

Remo Star looks forward to the campaign trail and working with our collegues.
At this time we also wish good luck to the member opposite; Beaver-Country-Canada.

:) :Canada:

What is your main complaint with current Canadian Foreign policy, and how do you propose to overcome it? What do you think that the main differences between your opinions on foreign policy and your opponent’s opinions, BCC?

Remo Star has no strong objections to the current Minister of FA state.
We wish to help out by merely running for this position. We feel we have the experience from other regions, such as being an equivalant poisition, Ambassadors and even President of a regional body. If anything, we wish to open more diplomatic channels with mid-size to large regional bodies.

We do not believe in a camapaign of attack. We have nothing against BCC and wish the current Minister all the best. In the event we loose, we hope consideration for our region is taken into consideration. ;)

What do you think should be the criterion for opening said relationships with other reasons?

Ambassador meets with Regional Officials
Ambassador reports to Minister of Foreign Affairs and discusses possible envoy/

Envoy...
Formal meetings with equiv. Minister of Foreign Affairs

Envoy is pursued...
Formal meeting with Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of the Region

By criterion I'm asking for the pass/fail procedure. Which kind of regions do you think that we should be swapping ambassadors with, and which should we be snubbing?

Of course it is to be expected. :)

The criterion would of course have to be approved by the Cabinet / PM and Members, however if Remo Star would have a chance, the criteria would be based upon regions whom are at a De facto state of peace with Canada. Whom would be considered a potential ally in truce and or alliance. Whom could help economically.
There are many potential areas this could be seen.
Obviously if a region is deemed to be a threat to the soverignty of the Region of Canada, would be deemed a "failed attempt." However, in the event of a dispute, we would not refuse entry of an envoy in Canadian Territories.

I have three follow up questions:

1. YOu mentioned the word "alliance". Historicly, Canada does not enter into formal alliances with anyone. This policy, called the "Hudson Bay Doctrine" has long been supported by the Canadian Sovereignty Party. Whether the policy is supported by the majority here remains to be seen (though I suspect it is). Having stated this background, I now must ask; what exactly do you mean when you use the word "alliance"?

2. This is a region with comparatively few potential ambassadors. If the main criteria for entrance into bilateral diplomatic relations is "to be in a state of peace" with this region, are you not the least bit concerned that we will run out of ambassadors, and fail in our ability to reach out to all regions which we have diplomatic ties?

3. Lastly, if a region is perceived to be a threat to our sovereignty, is it not a bit risky to allow an envoy of such a region into Canada, where it may be in a position to spearhead an invasion? Would you lobby the Prime Minister to not use her ejection powers (which give her the right to eject threats to the region) in order to try to enforce your policy of allowing diplomatic envoys of threatening regions into Canada?

The said Doctrine would be observed if the majority feels that it should be enforced, and if so, It will be. However I do not believe we should shut out any potential alliances if Canada is ever approached.

Coming from a recent region of small inactive members, Remo Star realizes the amount nations whom may be able to serve would be small, however, as ALP was appointed Ambassador Without Portfolio, this is an option that could help eliviate an Ambassador shortage. We dont need to officially delegate an ambassador to a certain region, but perhaps have a series of ambassadors whom would look out to regions in a specific area.

One thing I have learned from NS Politics is that once you shut out the potential of a hostile region from meetings through diplomatic channels *this as well in real life* is the first mistake anyone could take. Meeting an envoy can be about signing a peace treaty, to envoy of decleration of war...regardless, this is something a region should not block on. Perhaps safeguards. Yes, this would be appropriate. Through MSN Messenger? A Neutral Region, etc, many ideas are possible.

As for the Prime Minister. The PM is a leading figurehead and should be used in any envoy that is a threat to soverignty of the region.

Again these are ideas Remo Star has as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In the event we arent elected, we welcome the Minister-elect to use our ideas and initiatives, even ask us for more explanation regarding each.

We also welcome each and every question, comment and concerns :)

:Canada:

Let me rephrase the question. Is it your preference to enter into specific treaties and alliances with other regions?

To clarify then, is it fair to say that your plan is to not necessarily have ambassadors responsible for a single region, but instead have several "roving" ambassadors who will each follow several regions?

So are you saying that Canada's long standing policy refusing to have anything to do with the Pacific is a mistake? Would you therefore want Canada to embark on diplomatic relations with the Pacific and its PRP regime? What about Canada's policy to refuse to recognize the current TNP regime? Is that also a mistake? Will you seek to reverse that policy too?

Uh, I think the PM is far more than just a "figurehead'. She has the most responsibilties of any cabinet minister. Being a former prime minister in this region, I can confirm that a Prime Minister is much more than an empty figure head (at least in this region - in other regions, I do recognize that the role is symbolic)

Thank you for the follow ups, here are our replys...

Not any that we are aware of.

If we are in small supply of Ambassadors, then a corps of Ambassadors following what the nation mention would be the ideal perceived concept...although the more we have, the better stability.

Remo Star has not said anything opposing any motion regarding policy towards the Pacific or the North Pacific. Although we follow the same opinion as our former mainland state, A Lee Project, we do not like the Pacific or TNP either. We have no intention on reversing that initiative.

I believe our comments are being mislead to under represent the PM.
As a former President, I am sure the nations are aware that the position of any Minister/Secretariate or Leader as Presidential/Prime Ministerial are of great influence and time consuming. Plus the responsibilites are grand on a regional level to the position in our own governments. :)

Thanks for taking the time to answer all of my questions. The rapid fire component of this Q and A session is now over ;)

The Protectorate of Remo Star appriciates the questions and comments.
We look forward to any other questions that any other states have for our nation.

Remo Star is still running for Minister of Foreign Affairs, and hopes that our experience will spark any renwed questions that may show interest for voting in our nation's favour.

Based on your past experience would you please list the top ten regions you would most like to see Canada establish relations with (with which Canada currently does not have any). I would definitely support Canada getting more proactive in the establishment of interregional relations. Thanks....

We thank the honourable nation of Hudson Bay for their question, and of course Remo Star will attempt to answer to the best to our ability...

Declaring a list of regions that would benefit to the ability of opening up diplomacy with, in the form of a 'top ten', would not be in fairness to others. Each region has its own special identity for which any region open trades with.

Instead of mentioning actual regions, we should look at the following:

1. Benefits on a regional level for both Canada and researched region?
2. Power of region that could benefit both Canada and researched region on a scale of possible alliance? Perhaps not formal, but in a defacto state of allies?
3. Financial Trade gain between Canada and researched region?

These are only a few.
Unlike other regions Remo Star / ALP has been involved with, which enters into alliances or regions of dispute or questionable acts, if elected Minister of Foreign Affairs, Remo Star will work on a Cabinet level to which regions that are plausible for Canadian Diplomacy will be worked for the benefit for each and every citizen-nation in our great Region.

FA ministry has always been of most concern to me personally as it is the job that requires the most organizational skills of all the cabinet positions excluding PM, and the weakest of the ministries in the past due to inactivity or fulfillment of campaign promises. My questions are always the same each election. As a new candidate I must ask you your views on ambassadorial inactivity and your (and pretty much every candidates) views on opening MORE embassies as opposed to strengthening the ones we have with proper relations. The campaign promises are always optimistic and always the same, and always unrealistic. Not that I am a pessimist, but I think actively seeking more embassies when the ones we currently have are festering is a big mistake. I think the focus is on promises rather than action and I don't want to see another wasted term (no offence to BCC she's done a fine job but the problems are, as always, still there because they are never of prime focus and are rather an aside to opening new embassies). Also, the promise of a regional recruiting drive was a focus on the last election, and that promise...well.... as you can see our region continues to shrink.

My main concerns are
1. More active forumers from those of the region, and more active UN members in the region
2. Recruiting less fleeting individuals who would like to stay and grow into the region
3. Less inactive "coverletter" embassies and more active relations with embassies that already exist.

I think now is the time that creating new embassies is a big mistake. I think it's first time to create a larger job base within the community of nations in this region by active recruiting drives, and pushes for joining the forum, and then work on strengthening our current embassies, before persuing others. Again I have no problem when cabinet debates the offers to us from other regions, but I think it is a big mistake right now to actively seek regions to develop relations with ourselves.

I think if nobody can properly adress my concerns or changes their campaign direction in this election, I will abstain from voting for FA this term.

Financial trade? I'm not familiar with that aspect of NS. Care to elaborate?

We would like to thank the nations who asked us questions, since this is a campaign for the representation of the nations within our grand region.

There is a plague that ALP/Remo Star Researchers have discovered that has been sweeping the NS World. At this point we dont seem to have the miracle cure to help those nation whom are directly infected. HOWEVER, we, those whom are not infected, can prevent this plague from entering our regional borders. With this in mind,
1. We would work more effectivly on the regional and offsite capital forum to have more involvement on the forum. This process would be outlined when and if we take office.

We dont like to pressure UN Status, however, as it is for the security of the region, we would promote the balance of both UN and Non-UN members in our region.

2. Although we need to work on imporvements on recruitment for Canada, we shouldnt dissmiss those nations that have puppets, but have a requirment of sorts for those who have puppets, to form a Passport, that would grant there puppets in our region, in the event of an attack or for regional support. These would be worked out as well when and if we take office.

3. Have a mandatory check in for Ambassadors in order to maintain viable diplomacy and envoys. Also look into forming a one-embassy for smaller regions that have been hit by the plague mentioned. But of course, regions that are of a grand scale, not effective, would remain autonomus when it comes to haveing a seperate consulate. This of course is to be determined and worked out in office.

Each and every nation has an economy of their own. We have differences throughout the NS World and even in our own regional community. Opening trade between nations could help boost economies for our nations.

I still don't get it. Is this a Role Play element? If so, isn't this role play element beyond the scope of your duties as foreign affairs minister?

Interesting idea, but how is this enforceable? Would those who fail to comply with whatever "passport" mechanism you have in place be ejected from the region, or denied privileges?

Seconded. I think that government roles should be seperate and distinct from the RPing process.

The passport system seems clumsy to me. It would take a lot of effort to secure. I think that, as Hudson Bay pointed out in the Minister of Defense thread, our size is our best defense. I think that if security is this much of a concern, and easier method of security could be keeping immigration records (script) and also endorsement records (script too). A sudden increase over a threshold would be red-flagged.

Financial Trade aspect can be seen as the Role Play portion yes, but Nation States is also one grand Role Playing game....but tech. Financial Trade can be seen as assistants in military aide, whcih could fall under Defence.

The passport issue like we said would be worked out if elected.
It may be a bit difficult, but even simply stating in a thread that nations of "such and such" are nations of ''Jane Doe' could work as a simple statement of a passport. Even if it is announced directly to the PM.

Again these would be worked out when in office.'

The Freelands of Kasperstan is officialy supporting A Lee Project's candidacy for Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Region of Canada.

Ambassador Kyle Dassmund
Ministry of Foreign Affaris
The Freelands Of Kasperstan

Remo Star / A Lee Project thanks you for your support

Remo Star Concedes To Beaver-Country-Canada

On behalf of Remo Star, I wish to thank all those who supported our nation for Minister of Foreign Affairs, and for those who took part in the questions that were ensambled in our campaign.

Although we may disagree on some differences with the Hon. BCC Nation, we are glad to see a nation whom is committed to the job, succeed in the election. Re-election too :)

On behalf of Remo Star, we concede defeat to the Beaver-Country-Canada, and wish the nation all the best.

Thank You Again :)