Will Canada one day merge with the U.S.?

Question

Sometime in the future, but not at anytime soon, do you think Canada will merge with the U.S. Some things considered is that at one time during the 19th century, a group of influential & elite American politicians had pondered about the U.S. invading Canada to take over it, but at the time the U.S. was involved with U.S.-Mexican War. Canada and the U.S. are close neighbors and trade partners with each other, sharing a similar culture with each other. Politics of both countries greatly affect one another, but not as much as does U.S. politics affects Canada. The U.S., from its NORAD command center, monitors U.S. & Canadian skies from any missiles attacks; nevertheless, both countries has with each other of policy-level consultation on bilateral defence matters through the Permanent Joint Board on Defense. The U.S. is the fourth largest country in the world for total area size, while having a population of about 330 million. Canada is 2nd for total area, with a pop. of about 30 million.

Soon, the U.S. will start running out of land due to overpopulation, while Canada will still have plenty of land.

Considering everything, would it make sense, from an American stand-point, for Canada to merge with the U.S.?

Typo, U.S. population of about 300 million, not 330 million. Sorry!

Answer 1

Although the idea is intriguing, I don't see much of a movement in either country for the two nations to unite.

Canada has its own rich traditions as a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations and it has its own institutions and history. While its economy has been somewhat dependent on trade with the U.S. it has also functioned well as an independent nation.

Canada has depended heavily on the protection afforded by the United States armed forces, but so have many European countries. Canada has little to gain by being part of the United States and the United States would gain little from the addition of this territory.

While I would not rule it out at some very distant future date, I would be surprised if it happened in my waning lifetime (maybe 20-30 years.)

You make some excellent points and have studied your subject very well. This is a very intelligent question. Thank you.

Answer 2

I doubt if Canada would want to merge with the US.
They would gain very little and give up a lot. They have a lot of natural resources and very few people. That means they will have buyers for their oil, gas, fish and forest products in many areas of the world. But would they want to give up their culture
and independence? I doubt it. Canada has traditionally been afraid of being swallowed up by the US, as seen about 15 years ago when they put a limit on the amount of US music and TV shows that can be on their airwaves.

The US would gain all of these valuable resources and have just a few more people to share them with so it would be advantageous for the US to merge.

Answer 3

yes, in the very long run -- over 100 to 200 yrs. no -- it will not merge/budge in the forseeable future. that is a quick answer. number two consideration -- is we or you have to define "merger" -- there is political merger, economic merger, social merger etc.
In my view -- economic merger is partially achieved...both countries enjoy export and import vice versa and have special rules and regulations in place already. as for political mergers -- this is done more subtly -- the canadian government new prime minister is in line with the Bush administration re. Iraq and re. how to fight terrorists etc.
now more to the sensitive question -- is there merger on "cultural level" -- that is for the time being..a no no. specially the province of quebec is completely against it...due to the fact that it enjoys speaking French...
YOu have asked a very loaded question and there is no short answer in the long run or short run. But the above should help. enjoy.

Answer 4

I sure the heck hope not... I don't want to merge with the U.S., thanks. Having free trade with the U.S. is bad enough.

I love my Canadian heritage. Wouldn't change it for anything.

Also, it wouldn't be profitable for the U.S. to invade Canada... you own enough of our property as it is, you wouldn't make any money out of the deal because your government would have to support us. It'll never happen.

P.S. You guys stole our name (and that of the rest of the continent!) We're all Americans... North Americans that is. I guess you guys took it because United Statesians sounds dumb... lol

Answer 5

Overpopulation???? nope!

Most of the Canadians that I know would never consider such a merger....Why not ask if and when the US might merge with Canada.....and have most of North America become Canadian???

They are just as proud of their history and heritage as we are of ours....

Answer 6

I am pretty sure that once the US realizes how much oil really is in Canada they will figure out some way to take over.

Answer 7

No. U.S and Canada may have a confederation one day ,but will never merge as one country.

Answer 8

correct me if i am wrong, but Elizabeth is still the Queen of Canada, if this is correct, then any invasion of Canada would be an act of war against Britain.

Answer 9

There is a biiiiig difference is sharing resources and becoming Americans.

I think the Canadians are happy being who they are.

Answer 10

Yes, as eventually, USA will suspect that Canada is developing "mass nuclear weapon" and will invade Canada.

And Queen Elizabeth is the head of state of Canada. (Do correct me if I am wrong, though it is unlikely)