This is direct from the US Department of Commerce Web site.
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP):http://spp.gov/
Myth vs. Fact
Myth: The SPP was an agreement signed by Presidents Bush and his Mexican and Canadian counterparts in Waco, TX, on March 23, 2005.
Fact: The SPP is a dialogue to increase security and enhance prosperity among the three countries. The SPP is not an agreement nor is it a treaty. In fact, no agreement was ever signed.
Myth: The SPP is a movement to merge the United States, Mexico, and Canada into a North American Union and establish a common currency.
Fact: The cooperative efforts under the SPP, which can be found in detail at www.spp.gov, seek to make the United States, Canada and Mexico open to legitimate trade and closed to terrorism and crime. It does not change our courts or legislative processes and respects the sovereignty of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The SPP in no way, shape or form considers the creation of a European Union-like structure or a common currency. The SPP does not attempt to modify our sovereignty or currency or change the American system of government designed by our Founding Fathers.
Myth: The SPP is being undertaken without the knowledge of the U.S. Congress.
Fact: U.S. agencies involved with SPP regularly update and consult with members of Congress on our efforts and plans.
Myth: The SPP infringes on the sovereignty of the United States.
Fact: The SPP respects and leaves the unique cultural and legal framework of each of the three countries intact. Nothing in the SPP undermines the U.S. Constitution. In no way does the SPP infringe upon the sovereignty of the United States.
Myth: The SPP is illegal and violates the Constitution.
Fact: The SPP is legal and in no way violates the Constitution or affects the legal authorities of the participating executive agencies. Indeed, the SPP is an opportunity for the governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico to discuss common goals and identify ways to enhance each nation’s security and prosperity. If an action is identified, U.S. federal agencies can only operate within U.S. law to address these issues. The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security coordinate the efforts of the agencies responsible for the various initiatives under the prosperity and security pillars of the SPP. If an agency were to decide a regulatory change is desirable through the cooperative efforts of SPP, that agency is required to conform to all existing U.S. laws and administrative procedures, including an opportunity to comment.
Myth: The SPP will cost U.S. taxpayers money.
Fact: The SPP is being implemented with existing budget resources. Over the long-term, it will save U.S. taxpayers money by cutting through costly red tape and reducing redundant paperwork. This initiative will benefit the taxpayers through economic gain and increased security, thereby enhancing the competitiveness and quality of life in our countries.
Myth: The working groups and SPP documents are a secret and not available to the public.
Fact: The SPP’s initiatives and milestones with timelines can be found by clicking the Report to Leaders link at www.spp.gov. The Web site contains a section to enable interested persons to provide input directly to the various working groups.
Myth: The SPP seeks to lower U.S. standards through a regulatory cooperation framework.
Fact: The framework will support and enhance cooperation and encourage the compatibility of regulations among the three partners while maintaining high standards of health and safety. Enhanced cooperation in this area will provide consumers with more affordable, safer, and more diversified and innovative products. Any regulatory changes will require agencies to conform to all U.S. administrative procedures, including an opportunity to comment.
Myth: The SPP is meant to deal with immigration reform and trade disputes.
Fact: Immigration reform is a legislative matter currently being debated in Congress and is not being dealt with in the SPP. Likewise, trade disputes between the United States, Canada, and Mexico are resolved in the NAFTA and WTO mechanisms and not the SPP.
Myth: The SPP will result in the loss of American jobs.
Fact: The SPP seeks to create jobs by reducing transaction costs and unnecessary burdens for U.S. companies, which will bolster the competitiveness of our firms globally. These efforts will help U.S. manufacturers, spur job creation, and benefit consumers.
Myth: The SPP will harm our quality of life.
Fact: The SPP improves the safety and well-being of Americans. It builds on efforts to protect our environment, improves our ability to combat infectious diseases, such as avian influenza, and ensures our food supply is safe through the exchange of information and cooperation ─ improving the quality of life for U.S. citizens. Americans enjoy world class living standards because we are engaged with the world.
Myth: The SPP creates a NAFTA-plus legal status between the three countries.
Fact: The SPP does not seek to rewrite or renegotiate NAFTA. It creates no NAFTA-plus legal status.
Since this was written by the government,one must decide if you believe it as fact or fiction.
2007-03-08 10:21:39
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answered by Yakuza 7
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I don't favor such merging. But would an eventual merge hurt anybody in North America? Let's look at the European Union. They don't seem to be worse off for uniting. Then again, America is not Europe. Apples and oranges I suppose. There's already an outcry among Americans over Mexicans crossing the border illegally. Come to think of it, some Americans will likely take up arms and revolt if Mexico does merge with the United States.
2016-03-28 23:35:45
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answered by Anonymous
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It is a living nightmare and would lead to total ruin. They're putting the cart before the horse even if it was workable. America and Canada would be the mass loosers in this situation and decades to reach any common ground.
2007-03-08 09:08:32
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answered by Anonymous
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the illegal Mexicans think they have won this one. don't they realize if all 3 country's come together there will still be more whites? and they want to kill us Americans off. don't underestimate a Canadian. from what i hear they might be really sweet people until you tick them off.
but no matter how much bush thinks this move will do good it will fop in disaster. everything that man has done sense he's been president has fallen apart, no good has come out of it.
2007-03-08 09:05:19
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answered by Anonymous
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What about environment laws. National security. Claim to Artic resources. Canadian water and power sources. Currency, would it devalue the US dollar? Gun laws, Abortion. Even drug laws. Some things have been decriminalized in Canada. Would it be the same for everyone. There's a lot to think about.
2007-03-08 08:09:57
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answered by kitty 3
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BAD IDEA! That would be the destruction of the American Economy and it would also collapse the world economy. Basically, it's never going to happen.
2007-03-08 08:15:29
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answered by Anonymous
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It can never happen! It can never be equal. The US & Canada would get the short end and Mexico would get the lion's share becasue they are starting out with so little.
One country would be a disaster!
2007-03-08 08:12:50
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answered by ? 4
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Who in the world wants that? And I think you mean Latin America.
2007-03-08 08:56:48
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answered by Kunggpao 4
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I think it would be something like European Union not like to become one country.
2007-03-08 08:46:41
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answered by Peter 2
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Never heard of such a horrible stupid plan...
2007-03-08 08:09:42
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answered by Anonymous
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