Why can't Canada and the U.S. do what Europe has done?
Countries like France and Germany, with centuries-old cultural and political divides, have found common ground through the European Union. This integration has significantly improved the economic lives of their citizens. So, why can't Canada and the United States, two nations with deep historical and cultural ties, achieve similar benefits?
As the U.S. increasingly leans towards trade isolationism, Canada may need to consider strategic alternatives My idea requires 3 parts to work correctly
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A North American Security Perimeter: A U.S.-Canada alliance modeled after the EU, facilitating borderless integration and the free movement of people.
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Currency Stabilization: Pegging the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar.
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A Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement: Abolishing all marketing boards for goods and agriculture to deepen economic integration.
Such an agreement would foster greater unity, harmony, and prosperity between our two nations; while preserving our respective political, cultural, and democratic institutions. It's time to plan for a better more stable future
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Ooo… I have to disagree with you here. I’d prefer to see Canada diversify its trading partnerships and rebuild its manufacturing base. Free-trade isn’t free. That’s a fallacy unfortunately.
Canada has been too dependent for too long on the sale of our natural resources. We need, IMO, to create more finished products for both the local and foreign market. And, we’re too dependent on the US for trade. It limits our flexibility.
You never want to fix a currency. Then it doesn’t represent the true value. We already have an issue with subsidies, especially electricity subsidies, skewing the real price. It’s artificial. The Soviet Union’s economy was based on subsidies. It collapsed as a result.
On defence, what you’re suggesting is giving up sovereignty. That never ends up well. Greece and Italy are finding out the hard way as no one is helping them with migrants. It’s only “collective defense” in theory. As soon as the bill comes due, they all run for the hills…