Canadians would bring some common sense and civility to the merged countries. She has a good point about the merger economically. The two economies are already so intertwined it's practically a merger. I think it would energize the U.S. side and both economies would boom. Americans would love exploring the new territory. My mother was born in Saskatchewan, my father in Washington. I like both countries the way they are but geopolitical experts will tell you that a merged U.S. and Canada would be very very powerful.
@@sd3417 the United States of Canada maybe, sounds legit and it wouldn't be stepping on the feet of ether side to hard. Americans could still say The United States and Canadiens could still say Canada for short its kinda funny when you really think about it unlike every other country in the world "that I know of" ours sorta sounds a lot more like a tittle or a statement then a up front name *The United States of America* is there a country that has a name in the same format as ours?
Canada is barely populated however it is full of NATURAL RESOURCES. Oil, Gas, Water, Arable Land, Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Rare Earth, Nickel, Aluminum etc. Of course Americans want to join with us. They have ruined their own country and they need what we have.
well maybe it will take that to merge the two countries. "A crisis" We can not take care of our resources so we may need someone to come in and take over, like the States.
You are more right than you know. With you Canada's population aging, those peovinces will be contributing more yhan the other provinces. Combined with free markets and the advantages with trade if directly under the U.S.A. and session is Legal in Canada... they may go in the future.
Canada and the United States should merge into one Country. I can see nothing but massive benefits such as sharing resources & sovereignty, which includes protection.
I can. Canada is the smaller country, and thus, will suffer from immense cultural imperialism, assimilation, and probably a US style of government, which is bullshit.
@@thegreypenguin5097 Cultural Imperialism? Our nations are already so intertwined. Assimilation? Even in the USA the culture can vary depending on where you live and to add to the fact that immigrants add their own taste to America allows for cultural flexibility and integration. "US style of government, which is bullshit." Well that's your opinion. Some in my country think your government is bullshit.
Your right first Alberta and Saskatchewan would join the USA. This would set a precedent in North America where it would allow the democratic states of California, New York, and Minnesota to join Canada. A bit unfair because Canada would only lose about 5.5 million people but gain 65 million. Oh well! All those in favour of getting the separation ball rolling say aye!!!
@@sd3417 you are an idiot... First America is a REPUBLIC. It is illegal to secede. Remember this event in history called the American Civil War? Second Canada is a CONFEDERATION. It is legal to secede. The Quebecois made sure of that. Ontario made sure Quebec stayed in Canada with a bribe (cough welfare). Again when your boomers go into mass retirement Albertans are not going to want to subsidize Canada... your days are numbered.
@@Narukosaki ok no. Confederation is just a Canadian name, Canada is not really a confederation, atl not today. It is not legal to secede from America OR Canada unless you get permission from the feds, i.e. Quebec referendum. The US being a republic is completely irrelevant, as all Canada needs to do to become a republic is abolish its monarchy. Sir, you are the idiot.
won't work. Canada won't allow it, and thus, the US won't recognize it, and thus, cannot annex it. Plus, annexing your neighbour's territory it not going to bode well with the int'l community, especially w/o Canada's permission.
I love how more canadians seem bothered by this than Americans, who's close minded now? lmao, You're just mad because y'all get overlooked and overshadowed by your southern neighbor, even Canada day is a rip off of independence day. Canada may have British sensabilities but the snobbiness from the french minority that runs the show seems pretty evident as well. I personally enjoyed her speach and agree the American political systems needs a tune up specifically getting away from the 2 party system. I also like how she highlights the key role of the unheard germanic majority of the united states population and its effects, proud German American here. Ps. Canada i love you, just rustling your maple leaves alittle
Canada by its very founding was disgruntled with America...remember we were those traitors that broke away from the crown. We sacked each others capitals.. but now Canada is on the decline... Canadians are misguided in that this merger will benefit them more than use...the merger if it were to happen would be on our terms not theirs... why you ask? DEMOGRAPHICS. We don't need to merge with them but their aging population, limited defense, Russians encroaching in the Arctic, lack of mobile capital in a confederation provincial dominated government displaces the leverage in Americans favor. I don't see Canada going altogether if it does go but 1 Provence at a time. 1st Alberta.. then B.C. or Saskatchewan, then the rest will soon follow except Quebec... but pressures may even have this province to eventually join. But before a merger would even begin Canadians would have to give up their liberal egos first... like that would happen.
Canada and the USA should merge. The name of this country would of course be CANADA with 60 provinces and of course the Queen as head of state. GREAT IDEA!!!
@@sd3417 the trade between the U.S. and Canada is competitive vs the partnership between the U.S. and Mexico by just the nature of the trade. Canada does not have the capital to develop its natural resources. America does. Canada's healthcare, economy, and liabilities will be facing major challenges over the next 30 years and will become apparent the next 10.. when Alberta goes...the rest of the provinces will soon follow the confederation collapsing.. in business mergers the company with the most capital keeps their name.. it will be no different when provinces become states... Don't be so arrogant my Canadian Brothers.. we will soon all be AMERICANS ;-)
Well if Alberta leaves Canada at the same rate of Quebec, I don't think we'll have anything to worry about. If Alberta doesn't think it has much clout in a relationship with 9 other provinces I can it's relationship with 50 states! Lol
Maybe not a bad idea...as a Canadian, consumer goods are much more costly for one, secondly the job market for university grads is not great in Canada ...one more thing, in a CanAmerican union, Quebec would stick out like a sore thumb...if it could be integrated at all...
Canada will not gain ground against the USA in terms of power or influence to any notable extent this century, let alone the next couple decades (no real change that soon whatsoever). But it's doing fine and will continue to, as the USA will as well I would assume, whether united or not. Would be strange and cause a lot of issues to unite whilly nilly at this point... lot of people would be upset about some of the changes so what's the point unless something bigger is going on in the world so it would be less of a deal in comparison.
If Canada joins up with the USA, we should have new parameters because of our SIZE. So I propose that we turn into a country of at least 20 states. We can and will turn the USA into a better version of Canada.
This is an extremely fascinating subject. But Canadians don’t want guns up here and we want the SAME HEALTH CARE. Would we allow NUCLEAR MISSILES on our land ? It may not make a difference where they are. Canadians might want 3 years to discuss it before a vote. RS. Canada
Merging is a very bad idea. The best idea would be for the US to fragment into several states each of which would be able to prevent the control of the special interests.
As an American I absolutely would consider it primarily because of Canadian social programs. Healthcare, child care, etc. Far better use of my taxes than a bloated offensive military budget.
I believe some in Alberta have the same mind set as the USA so it would make sense as the 51st state. California, New York, and Minnesota definitely think the way most of Canada thinks, so again we would welcome California, New York, and Minnisota as the 11th, 12th, and 13th provinces!
This is the way to go : merge Canada and the US, and let the Quebequers, wich would never agree on that, leave and build, at last, a country for their nation.
@Rohan Dahiya Pluta @Rohan Dahiya Pluta Allow me to doubt about the revival. I mean, I really like seeing people learning French in Louisiana, but it is not very likely to happen. The French they spoke almost disappeared but a few old people and standard French is taught in schools, because there is no teachers. And I don't see any exemple of a nation/region who get back speaking it's language after completely loosing it following colonisation or assimilation. Many have tried or are trying (Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, countries across Africa .. ) few -none ?- have succeeded. And yes ... But I don't see Americans speaking French nor Quebeckers living in a English only country. And I don't think they want to be Americans. I guess you'd have to be American to want that for your country 😁
There is nothing about the USA that interests me. Ms Francis please go back to the US and take your ideas with you. The US is broken. I want no part of it.
The USA is better off than Canada James mcarthur...since Trump has been President and I would love to have him as ours too here in Alberta. Sask. too would like that.
The northern territories of canada might be pretty accurate, some of the southern land is comparable to the northern USA like Michigan or minnessota or washington.
Great resources, Water, Oil, Gas, Gold, Silver, Rare Earth, Potash, Iron and other minerals. We are bigger than the USA. Much, much bigger. Why do you think the Americans want to join up with us.
Diane Francis is an excellent speaker. Thank you
RS. Canada
Canadians would bring some common sense and civility to the merged countries. She has a good point about the merger economically. The two economies are already so intertwined it's practically a merger. I think it would energize the U.S. side and both economies would boom. Americans would love exploring the new territory. My mother was born in Saskatchewan, my father in Washington. I like both countries the way they are but geopolitical experts will tell you that a merged U.S. and Canada would be very very powerful.
And what would the new country be called? Americans wouldn't go for the name Canada and Canadians wouldn't like the name USA
@@sd3417 UNITED NATIONS
@@sd3417 Or The United States of North America
Canadians would be swamped in such a mix. And I don’t actually think Canadians as a whole possess any such characteristics
@@sd3417 the United States of Canada maybe, sounds legit and it wouldn't be stepping on the feet of ether side to hard.
Americans could still say The United States and Canadiens could still say Canada for short
its kinda funny when you really think about it unlike every other country in the world "that I know of" ours sorta sounds a lot more like a tittle or a statement then a up front name *The United States of America*
is there a country that has a name in the same format as ours?
Very interesting debate !
Canada - UK - Australia - New Zeleand should be one country. We have similar values, and can be a super power.
Distance ?
They are too far apart. Not going to happen... ever
UK is not an immigrant nation. If the impossible were to happen, it would be Canada-Australia-New Zealand-US.
@@alexanderangelo7284have you seen the UK lately? The most popular baby name is Mohammed
I agree western Canada and the United States should merge as one
Canada is barely populated however it is full of NATURAL RESOURCES. Oil, Gas, Water, Arable Land, Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Rare Earth, Nickel, Aluminum etc. Of course Americans want to join with us. They have ruined their own country and they need what we have.
What happened to the merger??? It is now 2019 and the only part of Canada that would love to merge with US is Alberta and Sask.
well maybe it will take that to merge the two countries. "A crisis" We can not take care of our resources so we may need someone to come in and take over, like the States.
You are more right than you know. With you Canada's population aging, those peovinces will be contributing more yhan the other provinces. Combined with free markets and the advantages with trade if directly under the U.S.A. and session is Legal in Canada... they may go in the future.
Truthfully only Alberta would like to join the USA.
@@sd3417 if Alberta goes Saskatchewan will soon follow.... the can't the burden of funding Canadian Social progams
@@sd3417 CANADA + USA = UNITED NATIONS
Canada and the United States should merge into one Country. I can see nothing but massive benefits such as sharing resources & sovereignty, which includes protection.
I can. Canada is the smaller country, and thus, will suffer from immense cultural imperialism, assimilation, and probably a US style of government, which is bullshit.
@@thegreypenguin5097 Cultural Imperialism? Our nations are already so intertwined.
Assimilation? Even in the USA the culture can vary depending on where you live and to add to the fact that immigrants add their own taste to America allows for cultural flexibility and integration.
"US style of government, which is bullshit."
Well that's your opinion. Some in my country think your government is bullshit.
Americans would have to give up their guns. You don't want Canadians with guns.
If anything the USA is getting stronger.
Not anymore! trump had destroyed the us.
Destroyed? If anything hes saving it. Trudeaus destroying canada
I think alberta and Saskatchewan will be first to go . merge would work with the u s .
Your right first Alberta and Saskatchewan would join the USA. This would set a precedent in North America where it would allow the democratic states of California, New York, and Minnesota to join Canada. A bit unfair because Canada would only lose about 5.5 million people but gain 65 million. Oh well! All those in favour of getting the separation ball rolling say aye!!!
Absolutely agree.
@@sd3417 you are an idiot... First America is a REPUBLIC. It is illegal to secede. Remember this event in history called the American Civil War? Second Canada is a CONFEDERATION. It is legal to secede. The Quebecois made sure of that. Ontario made sure Quebec stayed in Canada with a bribe (cough welfare). Again when your boomers go into mass retirement Albertans are not going to want to subsidize Canada... your days are numbered.
@@Narukosaki ok no. Confederation is just a Canadian name, Canada is not really a confederation, atl not today. It is not legal to secede from America OR Canada unless you get permission from the feds, i.e. Quebec referendum. The US being a republic is completely irrelevant, as all Canada needs to do to become a republic is abolish its monarchy. Sir, you are the idiot.
won't work. Canada won't allow it, and thus, the US won't recognize it, and thus, cannot annex it. Plus, annexing your neighbour's territory it not going to bode well with the int'l community, especially w/o Canada's permission.
Where did this lecture take place?
I have US EU and Israeli citizenship I like that always keep a backup lol my rational but I’d like to see an EEA like North Atlantic Union
Are you a spy?
I love how more canadians seem bothered by this than Americans, who's close minded now? lmao, You're just mad because y'all get overlooked and overshadowed by your southern neighbor, even Canada day is a rip off of independence day. Canada may have British sensabilities but the snobbiness from the french minority that runs the show seems pretty evident as well. I personally enjoyed her speach and agree the American political systems needs a tune up specifically getting away from the 2 party system. I also like how she highlights the key role of the unheard germanic majority of the united states population and its effects, proud German American here. Ps. Canada i love you, just rustling your maple leaves alittle
Canada by its very founding was disgruntled with America...remember we were those traitors that broke away from the crown. We sacked each others capitals.. but now Canada is on the decline... Canadians are misguided in that this merger will benefit them more than use...the merger if it were to happen would be on our terms not theirs... why you ask? DEMOGRAPHICS. We don't need to merge with them but their aging population, limited defense, Russians encroaching in the Arctic, lack of mobile capital in a confederation provincial dominated government displaces the leverage in Americans favor. I don't see Canada going altogether if it does go but 1 Provence at a time. 1st Alberta.. then B.C. or Saskatchewan, then the rest will soon follow except Quebec... but pressures may even have this province to eventually join. But before a merger would even begin Canadians would have to give up their liberal egos first... like that would happen.
Canada and the USA should merge. The name of this country would of course be CANADA with 60 provinces and of course the Queen as head of state. GREAT IDEA!!!
@@Narukosaki Canada will join the USA right after Denmark sells Greenland to the USA. What buffoons even think this stuff up? Lol
@@sd3417 the trade between the U.S. and Canada is competitive vs the partnership between the U.S. and Mexico by just the nature of the trade. Canada does not have the capital to develop its natural resources. America does. Canada's healthcare, economy, and liabilities will be facing major challenges over the next 30 years and will become apparent the next 10.. when Alberta goes...the rest of the provinces will soon follow the confederation collapsing.. in business mergers the company with the most capital keeps their name.. it will be no different when provinces become states... Don't be so arrogant my Canadian Brothers.. we will soon all be AMERICANS ;-)
Well if Alberta leaves Canada at the same rate of Quebec, I don't think we'll have anything to worry about. If Alberta doesn't think it has much clout in a relationship with 9 other provinces I can it's relationship with 50 states! Lol
The United states does have have territory in Canada
The first thing Canada needs to do is adopt the US Dollar.
I'd rather we adopt the British pound. After all we still are in the British Commonwealth.
@@sd3417 UNITED NATIONS
@@sd3417 like that would help you in case of a Russian invasion of Northern Canada
@@sd3417 Since Brexit the UK is rapidly becoming a basket case.
Germanic sensibility? British sensibility? She’s basing her ideas on outdated and untested stereotypes
I'm a 2/3 German American and I think Germans from Germany are incredibly obnoxious. Lol
I wonder if the Trump presidency & Jan. 6 outrage has affected Ms. Francis's point of view any.
Canada, And The U.K. Need To Join The CANZUK Union. The Sooner The Better.. Already New Zealand, And Australia Have Done So
The USA is richer than all those countries and closer too. It makes a lot more sense for Canada and the USA to merge.
@@izdatsumcp no because more Canadians would agree to join the U.K. then the states.
Justin could be a governer of the state of Baffin Island.
Maybe not a bad idea...as a Canadian, consumer goods are much more costly for one, secondly the job market for university grads is not great in Canada ...one more thing, in a CanAmerican union, Quebec would stick out like a sore thumb...if it could be integrated at all...
Makes me happy to be a Quebecer.
Canada will not gain ground against the USA in terms of power or influence to any notable extent this century, let alone the next couple decades (no real change that soon whatsoever). But it's doing fine and will continue to, as the USA will as well I would assume, whether united or not. Would be strange and cause a lot of issues to unite whilly nilly at this point... lot of people would be upset about some of the changes so what's the point unless something bigger is going on in the world so it would be less of a deal in comparison.
She should cover the topic of treason. would be interesting to see what she has to say. Right wing is a good position.....in hockey.
If Canada joins up with the USA, we should have new parameters because of our SIZE. So I propose that we turn into a country of at least 20 states. We can and will turn the USA into a better version of Canada.
She lost me somewhere with her ethnicities
This is an extremely fascinating subject. But Canadians don’t want guns up here and we want the SAME HEALTH CARE. Would we allow NUCLEAR MISSILES on our land ? It may not make a difference where they are. Canadians might want 3 years to discuss it before a vote.
RS. Canada
Merging is a very bad idea. The best idea would be for the US to fragment into several states each of which would be able to prevent the control of the special interests.
Yoyu must be working for the CFR part of the virus.
A bigger trade zone is better for everyone.
As an American I absolutely would consider it primarily because of Canadian social programs. Healthcare, child care, etc. Far better use of my taxes than a bloated offensive military budget.
Harrison Gibson You do realize that the "bloated offensive military" is what makes all this possible right?
If you feel that Alberta would be better off as an American state, please join Facebook group 51st State.
I believe some in Alberta have the same mind set as the USA so it would make sense as the 51st state. California, New York, and Minnesota definitely think the way most of Canada thinks, so again we would welcome California, New York, and Minnisota as the 11th, 12th, and 13th provinces!
@@sd3417 CANADA + USA = UNITED NATIONS
This is the way to go : merge Canada and the US, and let the Quebequers, wich would never agree on that, leave and build, at last, a country for their nation.
@Rohan Dahiya Pluta
Historical francophone region, exactly, that's the point, you do not stay a francophone for a long time inside the us ;)
@Rohan Dahiya Pluta
@Rohan Dahiya Pluta
Allow me to doubt about the revival. I mean, I really like seeing people learning French in Louisiana, but it is not very likely to happen. The French they spoke almost disappeared but a few old people and standard French is taught in schools, because there is no teachers. And I don't see any exemple of a nation/region who get back speaking it's language after completely loosing it following colonisation or assimilation. Many have tried or are trying (Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, countries across Africa .. ) few -none ?- have succeeded.
And yes ... But I don't see Americans speaking French nor Quebeckers living in a English only country.
And I don't think they want to be Americans. I guess you'd have to be American to want that for your country 😁
@Rohan Dahiya Pluta CANADA + USA = UNITED NATIONS
@@Raphael91250 CANADA + USA = UNITED NATIONS
@Rohan Dahiya Pluta USA + CANADA = UNITED NATIONS
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There is nothing about the USA that interests me. Ms Francis please go back to the US and take your ideas with you. The US is broken. I want no part of it.
The USA is better off than Canada James mcarthur...since Trump has been President and I would love to have him as ours too here in Alberta. Sask. too would like that.
I totally agree 👍with you James
Again. No way!
I 100% agree 👍
Canada in the US should merge because canvas leaders useless. He’s letting China move in here
No way!
Yes.
Duart Maclean we are coming my friend. MUAWAHAHAHAHA
Our two party system is failing. We need more parties like Canada has and to be more parliamentary.
Multiparty yes but not the useless parliamentary system.
I thought Canada was Just Americas attic? What is even up there, besides polar bears.
No, the brightest bulb in my Family thinks Canada is the sphincter of North America. He is right.
The northern territories of canada might be pretty accurate, some of the southern land is comparable to the northern USA like Michigan or minnessota or washington.
we're wide and on top - we're America's headband.
Great resources, Water, Oil, Gas, Gold, Silver, Rare Earth, Potash, Iron and other minerals. We are bigger than the USA. Much, much bigger. Why do you think the Americans want to join up with us.
5th Amendnent and open southern border