Do you think the USA and Canada will ever share a political union and common currency?

Answer 1

Well, EVER (and NEVER) are pretty strong words. I would almost say never, but who knows? I think that if they did, it would be part of a world-wide union (the New World Order?) I doubt it would come of anything else.

So, if the countries were to merge, would there be a Conservative party, a Liberal party, and an Ultra-Liberal Minus Civil Liberties (former Canadians) party? Sorry, had to say it...

Answer 2

Well, contrary to what one participant stated, Canada is not part of the British Empire, and the Eastern provinces certainly haven't even thought of joining the U.S.

I think Canada would be interested in a common currency. As long as it's not the U.S. dollar. It could happen.

However, does anyone here think that Canadians would actually want a political union with the U.S.? Nope, won't happen. They seem pretty happy they way things are now.

Answer 3

I doubt there would be a political union but there could well be an economic union and a common currency. The Americans would have to learn, however, that money can come in colours other than green.

Answer 4

I doubt it. The Canadien provinces east of Quebec have tried to become part of the US, saying they are isolated from the rest of Canada, but the US wasn't interested. Economically speaking, there is little incentive for the US to merge politically with Canada, and as the US is a capitalist nation, economics are everything.

And if that wasn't enough, Canada is still part of the British empire. I can't see England letting Canada go and become part of the states, nor can I see the US becoming part of the British empire again, so until Canada is an entity unto itself, I can't forsee any union.

Answer 5

It's inevitable. Until we do have a common currency and a political union, we're going to be duplicating efforts that are mutually beneficial and not at all exclusive. I'm sure Mexico would like to get in on the gig, which would be the drawback, given their economic instabilities. But for manufacturers, in particular, this would be a major economic impetus.

Answer 6

What is the use of complicating things? It is very good the way it is now. There are too many differences in the political systems, society and history. Already Canada has enough problems with the French speaking Quebec and the English speaking sectors. The economic structure of both is very successful. Why change something that is going well?

Answer 7

Canada and the U.S. are already the closest of cousins, culturely and economically with great affection for each other.

However Canada does think well of the "parliamentary system" and would not likely vote for the AWFUL "electoral college" system which is terribly unfair, so much so that many times a PRESIDENT is elected who got FEWER votes than his defeated opponent !

The love affair between our two countries will never end because CANADA has the second largest supply of oil in the world (Alberta Tar Sands).

And with Canada having Shania Twain and the U.S. having Britney Spears how could we not want to be joined forever?